BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 9. An official meeting headed by Azerbaijan Defense Minister, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov has been held, the Defense Ministry told Trend.
"The meeting was attended by deputy ministers, commanders of the branches of the armed forces, heads of the main departments, departments and services of the Ministry, as well as commanders of military units and formations," the ministry said. "Relevant instructions were given to clarify the tasks set for the future activities of the Azerbaijani Army and update the relevant plans."
The meeting also emphasized the importance of further increasing the quality of intensive training and classes of troops in interoperability.
Besides, the importance of effective use of high technology and the capabilities of specially trained personnel in the combat training events held in the Azerbaijan Army was pointed out.
"The high results achieved in the “Khazri-2023”, “Eternity-2023” joint exercises and NATO re-evaluation level 2 (NEL-2) of the OCC (Operational Capabilities Concept) battalion and reconnaissance company of the Azerbaijan Army within the framework of the NATO OCC Program were noted," the ministry also said.
"The commanders of the types of troops were given relevant instructions on combat training and comprehensive support of units during the winter period, as well as on compliance with safety rules," the ministry added.
Previously, an official meeting under the leadership of Zakir Hasanov was held on July 29.