BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 29
Trend:
Head of the State Security Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel-General Ali Naghiyev has recently met with a delegation headed by Commander General of the Finance Guard of the Italian Republic Giuseppe Zafarana, who is on a visit to Azerbaijan, Trend reports referring to the State Security Service.
During the conversation, the sides expressed gratification with close ties between the two countries and the level of existing friendly relations as a result of the efforts of the presidents of both countries.
The sides also exchanged views on the prospects for the development of cooperation.
Colonel-General Ali Naghiyev stressed that both countries have always supported each other in the international arena and emphasized the importance of intensifying bilateral contacts to prevent new global challenges and threats.
Emphasizing the need to further intensify joint efforts in the fight against transnational organized crime, drug trafficking, money laundering or other property obtained through crimes, terrorist financing, human trafficking, smuggling, cybercrime and other similar illegal activity, Naghiyev informed that a security system that can adequately meet the requirements of the new period has been formed in Azerbaijan.
People are being recruited for the courses organized in the Italian corresponding educational institution to expand cooperation between the academies of the security agencies of the two countries, improve the knowledge and experience of employees of the State Security Service, and train personnel.
While expressing gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality, the Italian guest said that the visit to Azerbaijan impressed him greatly.
Zafarana expressed confidence that the multifaceted relations between the two countries will continue to develop and will be regular.
While speaking about the importance of joint combat against the aforementioned threats, Zafarana said that there is a strong and sustainable partnership between Italy and Azerbaijan.
The extensive discussions on other issues of mutual interest were also held during the meeting.
