Veneto: The Azerbaijani delegation participated as observers in the ‘Adaptive Interaction 2025’ multinational civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) exercise held in the Veneto region of Italy, as reported by the Ministry of Defense to AZERTAC. The exercise was designed to enhance cooperation between military and civilian entities in operational areas.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, during the exercise, Colonel Anar Eyvazov, Chief of the Media and Public Affairs Department of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense, met with Colonel Piero Furlan, Commander of NATO’s Multinational CIMIC Group and 7th CIMIC Regiment. They discussed the effective deployment of CIMIC units in NATO operations, highlighting the importance of such collaborations.
Colonel Eyvazov shared insights into Azerbaijan’s military strategies, particularly the efforts undertaken by the Azerbaijan Army to safeguard civilians and infrastructure during the 44-day Patriotic War. He emphasized the successes achieved by the Azerbaijani forces during anti-terror and other military operations.
The Azerbaijani delegation also attended the Distinguished Visitors Day, where they witnessed tasks focused on establishing interactions with various civilian authorities and institutions within the operational area. The exercise underscored the importance of providing necessary support and analyzing factors influencing military operations.
The ‘Adaptive Interaction 2025’ exercise involved 200 CIMIC unit participants from 12 NATO allied and partner countries. The exercise was positively assessed for its role in fostering international military cooperation and understanding.