Baku:Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, met with the Chief of the General Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, during the latter’s visit to Azerbaijan. This meeting was part of ongoing discussions between the two nations to explore and enhance military cooperation.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Colonel General Hasanov praised the current state of military relations between Azerbaijan and the UAE, underscoring the significance of expanding these ties. He mentioned the ‘Falcons Meet – 2026’ joint tactical flight exercise as a pivotal event that will help strengthen military relations and the capabilities of both armies.
Lieutenant General Al Mazrouei expressed his appreciation for the hospitality extended to him and emphasized the value of joint exercises and bilateral visits, which play a crucial role in facilitating experience exchange. Additionally, Al Mazrouei and Colonel General Karim Valiyev, the First Deputy Minister of Defense and Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, discussed further opportunities to enhance Azerbaijan-UAE military cooperation.
Their discussions also covered the activities of servicemen participating in the joint exercise, regional security, and other issues of mutual interest. The UAE delegation concluded their visit with a tour of the Air Force Combined Air Operations Center, where they received comprehensive information about its operations.