The joint tactical exercises of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan and Turkey, launched on June 12, are continuing.

On 12 June, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov, met with the Commander of Land Forces of Turkey, General of the Army Salih Zeki Cholak, who is paying a visit to our country.

According to the plan of military cooperation between the Ministries of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Independent Model Military Orchestra of the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan and the British Army Band “The Salamanca Band & Bugles of The Rifles” held a joint musical exhibition performance in the Armed Forces Training and Educational Center on June 12.

In accordance with the memorandum of understanding signed between the governments of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Turkey, joint tactical exercises involving troops of the armed forces of the two countries began in Nakhchivan on June 12.

In accordance with the agreement reached by the Defense Ministers of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Georgia, the Special Forces joint exercises "Caucasian Eagle" are being continued.

A planning conference of the international contest "Sea Cup-2017" to be held in August of this year in the territorial waters of Azerbaijan was held in Baku with the participation of the delegations of the Naval Forces from Azerbaijan, Russia and Kazakhstan.

The exemplary service and professionalism of the servicemen of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan ensuring the security of the Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) within the framework of the NATO mission "Resolute Support" held in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan were highly appreciated.

On June 7, the leadership of the Ministry of Defense visited the new Sniper Training Center.

On June 7, the leadership of the Ministry of Defense visited the Training Center of the Air Force.