Baku:A military delegation from Iran is currently in Azerbaijan to participate in ADEX 2026, the 6th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition at the Baku Expo Center, and Distinguished Visitors' Day, part of the 'Power of Unity - 2026' joint military exercise.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Colonel General Karim Valiyev, First Deputy Minister of Defense and Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, met with the Iranian delegation led by Lieutenant General Reza Sheikh-Hassani, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran for Operations, on September 30.

Colonel General Karim Valiyev highlighted the importance of reciprocal visits and meetings to further develop the relationship between the two nations' armed forces and to enhance the exchange of military expertise.

Lieutenant General Reza Sheikh-Hassani expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and reiterated Iran's interest in expanding bilateral military cooperation with Azerbaijan. He emphasized the historically friendly and good-neighborly ties between the nations.

The meeting included an in-depth discussion on regional developments and other mutually significant issues.