Baku:An expert meeting on search and rescue operations was held as part of the 2026 Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan between Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense and the Defense General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Italian Republic.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, a delegation of military personnel from the Italian Armed Forces traveled to Azerbaijan to take part in the meeting.

During their visit, the Italian delegation toured an Azerbaijan Air Force base. They observed the aircraft and aviation assets in service, flight equipment, and the routine activities and service conditions of the military personnel stationed there.