Baku: Azerbaijani and Belarusian military representatives recently convened in Baku as part of a working meeting under the Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026. The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan hosted a delegation led by Colonel Dmitry Zhukovsky, Chief of the Troop Service Department of the Belarusian Ministry of Defense.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the discussions centered around 'Maintaining Order and Discipline and Organizing the Protection of Military Facilities.' Major General Azer Ibrahimov, Chief of the Main Department of Internal Security and Investigations of the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense, expressed his satisfaction in welcoming the Belarusian delegation. He highlighted the strong foundation of Azerbaijani-Belarusian relations, which are built on mutual trust, confidence, and support.

Colonel Zhukovsky conveyed his appreciation for the hospitality and stressed the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation. The meeting, attended by the Military Attach© of Belarus in Azerbaijan, included a comprehensive briefing on the Main Directorate's areas of activity and a session addressing questions of interest.

The Belarusian guests also visited the Military Police Department of the Ministry of Defense, where they paid tribute to National Leader Heydar Aliyev by laying flowers at his bust. Major General Elgun Aliyev, Deputy Chief of the Main Department of Internal Security and Investigations and Chief of the Military Police Department, emphasized the significance of reciprocal visits for enhancing military cooperation and facilitating the exchange of experience.

During their tour, the Belarusian delegation received detailed information on the history, structure, functions, and capabilities of the Military Police Department, and discussed issues of mutual interest. Their visit concluded with a tour of the service premises and sports facilities, followed by an exchange of gifts and a group photograph.