Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan General Zakir Hasanov met with the delegation headed by the Chairman of the National Defense Commission of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (GNAT) and former Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Turkey Hulusi Akar.
According to a statement from the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry to APA, the meeting was held within the framework of official protocol. Hulusi Akar, Chairman of the National Defense Commission of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, also left a note in the “Guest of Honor Book”. Speaking at the meeting, General Zakir Hasanov expressed his pleasure to host the Turkish delegation in Azerbaijan. He emphasized that the cordial relations between the leaders of the two brotherly countries play a special role in the development of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkey in all areas, especially military relations. Hulusi Akar expressed his satisfaction with his first visit to Azerbaijan in 2024 and thanked for the warm welcome and hospitality. Noting the importance of mutual visits, Akar noted that military relations between the two countries have reached the level of strategic alliance and these relations are developing uninterruptedly. During the meeting, they exchanged comprehensive views on issues of mutual interest, especially regional security.