Shusha:Defense ministers from Azerbaijan, Georgia, and T¼rkiye gathered for the 13th trilateral meeting, focusing on enhancing regional cooperation and security.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting was attended by Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defense, Yasar Gler, T¼rkiye’s Minister of National Defense, and Irakli Chikovani, Georgia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. During the opening ceremony, Hasanov highlighted the pivotal role of the cordial relations between the countries’ leaders in fostering strong diplomatic ties.
The ministers acknowledged the trilateral cooperation format as an effective regional mechanism that significantly contributes to peace and stability. They expressed condolences to the Turkish minister for the loss of servicemen in a recent plane crash, demonstrating solidarity with T¼rkiye.
Discussions centered on the historical friendship and neighborly relations among the three nations, emphasizing the importance of mutual trust in ensuring their peoples’ well-being. The meeting addressed contemporary security challenges and underscored the need for joint efforts to mitigate regional threats.
The defense ministers stressed the value of expanding trilateral military exercises, such as ‘Eternity’ and ‘Caucasus Eagle,’ which enhance cooperation and strengthen military capabilities. They also discussed prospects for further collaboration in military, technical, educational, and medical fields.
A protocol summarizing the meeting’s outcomes was signed, followed by a press conference where Hasanov expressed satisfaction with the cooperative dynamics and intention to deepen trilateral ties.