A press conference in connection with the beginning of the “Sea Cup-2019” international contest was held in Baku on August 5.
During the press conference held with the participation of heads of delegations of the participating countries, members of the Board of Referees, as well as local and foreign journalists, it was noted that the crews of the ships of the Caspian flotilla of the Navy of the Russian Federation, the Naval Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Azerbaijan are ready for competition.
During the contest, the military seamen will compete in such stages as "Artillery firings", "Ship damage control and rescue training" and "Maritime training", as well as will determine the best crews.
It was noted that the leadership of the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan created all conditions for holding an international competition at a high level and in conditions of transparency. The competition also provides for cultural events, familiarization with the sightseeing of the city, as well as visits to museums and historical monuments.
The heads of delegations of the participating countries of the “Sea Cup-2019” contest expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijani side for the warm welcome and organization of the competition at a high level.
Representatives of the delegations comprehensively informed the participants of the press conference about trips to the training grounds, where the competitions will be held, as well as conducting training to fulfill the stages and episodes of the contest.
Within the scope of the International Army Games-2019, Azerbaijani servicemen participate in the contests “Sea Cup” in Azerbaijan, “Tank Biathlon” and “Field Kitchen” in Russia, “Masters of Artillery Fire” in Kazakhstan, “Sniper Frontier” in Belarus and “Military Medical Relay Race” in Uzbekistan.
In conclusion, the questions of the representatives of the press were replied.