Accra:Azerbaijan's First Deputy Minister of Defense and Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, Colonel General Karim Valiyev, recently met with a NATO delegation during the 3rd workshop of the Partner Capacity Coherence Initiative - 2026 and the Self-Evaluation Level 1 exercise.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Colonel General Valiyev highlighted the importance of the relationship between Azerbaijan and NATO, particularly in the context of training professional servicemen. He emphasized the necessity of further developing these ties.

The meeting underscored NATO's crucial role in global peace and security, while also discussing the importance of mutual visits, meetings, exercises, and courses in diverse formats. Additionally, the discussions touched upon potential cooperation with NATO in military education and other areas of mutual interest.