Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Enhance Bilateral Security Cooperation

Baku: Azerbaijan’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Colonel General Vilayat Eyvazov, met with Kazakhstan’s Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard, Major General Ansagan Baltabekov, to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in security matters.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Minister Eyvazov emphasized that the cooperation between the Ministries of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan has deepened, following the strategic direction set by their respective heads of state. He highlighted joint efforts in combating transnational organized crime, exchanging advanced practices, and developing a regulatory and legal framework as key areas that benefit both countries and contribute to regional security.

Major General Baltabekov expressed appreciation for the meeting and hospitality, indicating Kazakhstan’s interest in expanding collaboration with Azerbaijan. He assured that the Kazakh Ministry of Internal Affairs is committed to strengthening this partnership.

The discussions also covered other mutual interests. During their visit, the Kazakh delegation reviewed the activities of Azerbaijan’s Internal Troops and police agencies.