Baku:Azerbaijan's Air Combat Command recently hosted a significant meeting with a delegation from NATO. The meeting was attended by Major General Zaur Rustamov, Deputy Commander of the Azerbaijan Air Force and Air Combat Commander, and Brigadier General Theodoros Stefou, Assistant Chief of Staff for Military Cooperation at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE).

According to Azerbaijan State 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, under NATO's Operational Capabilities Concept (OCC) Program. Discussions centered around the current state and future prospects of Azerbaijan-NATO military cooperation.

The meeting included presentations on joint activities, the training levels of units, and the tasks assigned to them. It was highlighted that such events play a crucial role in enhancing training for peacekeeping operations, strengthening interoperability, and expanding the exchange of experience.

An extensive exchange of views on issues of mutual interest took place, followed by a ceremonial exchange of gifts and a group photo. The NATO delegation also visited the training area to review the units' equipment and assess its compliance with NATO standards and requirements.