ALMATY – Colonel General Karim Valiyev, the Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army and First Deputy Minister of Defense, is currently overseeing a joint military exercise in Kazakhstan.

According to Trend News Agency, citing the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry, Valiyev visited the Koktal training ground in Almaty to monitor the Altyn Kyran-2024 (Golden Eagle – 2024) tactical drill. The exercise involved coordinated efforts between Azerbaijani and Kazakh servicemen, focusing on strategic military operations. Valiyev also participated in a meeting with servicemen from both nations, where exceptional performers in the drill were recognized and awarded.