Azerbaijan Defense Ministry experts meet with NATO representatives
Baku, December 10, AZERTAC
Within the framework of the 2025 Individual Partnership Cooperation Programme (IPCP) between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO, the second coordination meeting of the Partner Capacity Coherence Initiative was held in Baku. The meeting brought together experts from NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum Mobile Training Team and specialists from the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry reported to AZERTAC.
Major General Vugar Aliverdiyev emphasized that, to familiarize Azerbaijani servicemen with NATO standards and provide training on operational planning, command-and-control procedures, and the planning and execution of NATO-format exercises at operational and tactical levels, regular courses are conducted within the Azerbaijan-NATO IPCP under the initiative of the Mobile Training Team.
The sides expressed confidence that the planned exercise will further strengthen Azerbaijan-NATO cooperation, enhance the operational training of the Azerbaijan Army in accordance with NATO standards, reinforce collective security, and contribute significantly to peace and stability in the region.
It was also noted that the performance of Azerbaijan Army servicemen in peacekeeping missions, as well as other areas under NATO partnership, has been positively assessed.
During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on several issues of mutual interest and signed a protocol of mutual understanding regarding the conduct of the exercise.