COMMANDER OF NATO AIR FORCES ARRIVES IN BAKU

19.05.2006 [17:18]
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Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe General Tom Hobbins on 18 May has arrived in Baku with a 2-day visit.

Azerbaijani Defense Minister Safar Abiyev and Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe Tom Hobbins met to discuss military cooperation, the press service of the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported.

Mr. Hobbins arrived in Baku on Thursday for a working visit to closer familiarize himself with Azerbaijan’s Air Forces. He expressed confidence that the two countries’ air forces will expand cooperation.

The American general emphasized the importance of cooperation between Azerbaijan and NATO and put emphasis on a partnership plan implemented by the sides.

Mr. Abiyev, for his part, noted successful development of relations between Azerbaijan and NATO within the framework of the Individual Partnership Plan.

During their exchange of views, the sides “also touched upon issues of Azerbaijan’s integration in European security agencies and its participation in the international anti-terrorist coalition, the DM press service said.

The U.S. Embassy to Azerbaijan has reported that after a trip to Azerbaijan Tom Hobbins will visit several other countries. It did not specify, however, which countries the general will visit.

COMMANDER OF NATO AIR FORCES ARRIVES IN BAKU

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