Baku, June 13, AZERTAC

Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov has today met with Chief of the Medical Service of the Turkish Armed Forces, Rear Admiral Hayati Bilgic.

Stressing the importance of strengthening bilateral relations, developing the possibilities of mutual cooperation and exchanging experience, the Minister of Defense noted the importance of expanding cooperation with Turkey in the field of military medicine.

Rear-Admiral Hayati Bilgic stressed that the cooperation between the two countries in the field of military medicine was built at a high level, like in other spheres, and is constantly developing.

Then the sides exchanged views on the development prospects in the sphere of military needs of Azerbaijan and Turkey, the organization of various courses and reciprocal visits of delegations of military specialists with the aim of exchanging experience, Turkey's capabilities in training military doctors and other issues of mutual interest.