According to the plan of combat training approved by the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, three-day methodological training was held with the participation of the deputy commanders of formations, military units and special military educational institutions and psychologists who work with military personnel.
Speaking at the event, Lieutenant General Kerim Veliyev, Deputy Minister of Defense for Personnel, stressed that moral and psychological training of military personnel and public relations work carried out in military units last year were in accordance with the requirements of military legislation.
Lieutenant General K. Veliyev noted that the officers involved in the training will continue to fulfill their duties with responsibility, and will make every effort to adequately cope with all the tasks assigned by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief and the Minister of Defense to the military personnel.
The chief of the Department of the Ministry of Defense Major General Rasim Aliyev delivered a report on the works done in 2017 in the field of military-patriotic education, moral and psychological training, increasing military discipline and other areas, as well as tasks to be carried out in 2018.
During the event, discussions were held on the organization of cultural events on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the birth of the national leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev and the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan.
Having speech at the event, representatives of relevant state structures and officers of various departments and military units of the Ministry of Defense exchanged views on increasing the fighting efficiency of the army.