Hasanov and Bayraktaroglu met in Baku

On September 15, Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov received a delegation in Baku led by Chief of the General Staff of Türkiye's Armed Forces, Army General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, according to the statement posted on the website of the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan.

"During the meeting at the Ministry of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov welcomed the delegation and expressed satisfaction at their visit to Azerbaijan. The Minister noted that Azerbaijani-Turkish relations, grounded in deep historical roots, shared values, and mutual trust, have further strengthened thanks to the friendly ties between the heads of state of the two fraternal countries," the statement reads.

The Defense Minister also congratulated Army General Bayraktaroğlu on his appointment as Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces.

"In response, Army General Bayraktaroğlu expressed gratitude for the warm reception and hospitality, noting that such visits contribute positively to the development of relations based on mutual trust and friendship," the ministry said.

During the visit, a meeting between the Chiefs of the General Staff of both countries was held.

"Colonel General Karim Valiyev highlighted innovations implemented in the Azerbaijan Army and emphasized the opportunities to further develop military cooperation between the two countries," the statement reads.

The sides conducted a detailed exchange of views on the current state and potential expansion of cooperation in military, military-technical, military-educational, and other spheres, and discussed additional issues of mutual interest.

Discussions also focused on new prospects for military cooperation, regional security, and other topics of shared concern.