Baku: Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, along with Uzbekistan’s military delegation, visited a commando military unit during an official visit to Azerbaijan. The delegation included Uzbekistan’s Minister of Defence Industry Vugar Mustafayev, Secretary of the Security Council Viktor Mahmudov, and Minister of Defense Lieutenant General Shukhrat Khalmukhamedov, as reported by the Ministry of Defense to AZERTAC.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the visit commenced with a tribute to National Leader Heydar Aliyev, as flowers were laid at his bust within the military unit. The delegation honored his memory before proceeding with their tour of the facility.
Colonel General Hasanov and the Uzbek military officials inspected various sections of the military unit, including the firing range, soldiers’ barracks, weapons room, warehouse, and canteen. They familiarized themselves with the conditions provided for the personnel stationed there.
The delegation also viewed a simulation system in the sports hall, observing the ongoing training of servicemen. Demonstrations of commando activities on the mountain rappel tower and scout trail were presented to the visitors.
In addition, the guests were introduced to unmanned aerial vehicles, weapons, auto vehicles, and specialized equipment produced by the Ministry of Defense Industry and military companies. The Azerbaijani Army’s weapons, ammunition, equipment, and combat vehicles were showcased, with detailed explanations of their tactical and technical characteristics provided.
The visit is significant for enhancing mutual cooperation, broadening the exchange of experience, and fostering the development of relations between the defense authorities of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.