Baku:Air Combat Command hosted a meeting with a NATO delegation, where prominent military officials from Azerbaijan and NATO discussed military cooperation. The event featured Major General Zaur Rustamov, Deputy Commander of the Azerbaijan Air Force, and Brigadier General Theodoros Stefou, Assistant Chief of Staff for Military Cooperation at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE).

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the meeting took place within the framework of NATO Evaluation Level-2 (NEL-2) for a pair of Mi-17-1V helicopters of the Azerbaijan Air Force. This evaluation is conducted under NATO's Operational Capabilities Concept (OCC) Programme. Discussions focused on the current state and future prospects for Azerbaijan-NATO military cooperation.

During the meeting, presentations were given on joint activities, units' training levels, and assigned tasks. The significance of such events in enhancing training levels for peacekeeping operations, strengthening interoperability, and expanding the exchange of experience was highlighted.

An extensive exchange of views on issues of mutual interest followed the presentations. The meeting concluded with an exchange of gifts and a group photo. The NATO delegation then visited the training area, reviewed the units' equipment, and evaluated its compliance with NATO standards and requirements.