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Sergey Shoygu: Russia, Azerbaijan to develop military co-op

Politics Materials 15 June 2016 12:57 (UTC +04:00)
Russia and Azerbaijan will develop military cooperation.
Sergey Shoygu: Russia, Azerbaijan to develop military co-op

Baku, Azerbaijan, June 15

Trend:

Russia and Azerbaijan will develop military cooperation, said Russia's Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu.

He made the remarks June 15 at the meeting with Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov, RIA Novosti agency reported June 15.

"Our military cooperation has a strategic character, as all other types of cooperation between our countries," said Shoygu. "I think there is a potential for the growth and development."

"Of course, we will do everything to further develop our strategic partnership and friendly ties," he added.

Moreover, Shoygu congratulated his Azerbaijani counterpart on the occasion of Azerbaijan's National Salvation Day.

Russia's defense minister also said he will be glad to see Azerbaijan's delegation at the International Military-Technical Forum "Army 2016", where the latest weapons and military equipment will be demonstrated.

During the meeting, the two ministers also discussed the issues of international security, including in the South Caucasus and the Caspian region.

Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov said almost 90 officers of the country's armed forces will start education at the Russian military universities in 2016.

"We have a good plan of the bilateral military cooperation," said Hasanov. "These are the issues of training of our future officers."

Hasanov noted that 72 people are studying at the Russian military educational institutions.

"We expect it will be 88 in the next year," he added.

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