Doha:Baku A delegation led by Major General Gunduz Abdulov, Rector of the National Defense University (NDU) of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense, has visited the United States for strategic discussions.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the delegation held meetings at the U.S. National Defense University and the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA). These meetings included an extensive exchange of views on bilateral cooperation in military education, adapting to modern challenges, and strategic leadership development.

During the discussions, Major General Abdulov shared insights on reforms at Azerbaijan's NDU, such as the implementation of a competency-based education model and improvements in officer training. The focus was also on Continuous Professional Military Education (CPME) and aligning military education with international standards.

The meetings also addressed joint academic initiatives, focusing on professional development, exchange of faculty members, and the analysis of academic curricula. Additionally, the development of the professional non-commissioned officer (NCO) system was a key topic.

Further discussions explored cooperation in artificial intelligence-enabled wargaming and other mutual interests. An agreement was reached on implementing planned activities, highlighting the significance of such meetings in expanding international partnerships in professional military education.