A delegation led by Lieutenant General Burhan Aktas, Deputy Rector of the Turkish National Defense University, has visited the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, according to the Ministry of Defense.
The visit was reported to the Operative Information Center-OMM by the Ministry of Defense. During the visit, the delegation met with the leadership of the Combined Arms Army. Lieutenant General Kenan Seyidov, Commander of the Combined Arms Army, held a meeting with Lieutenant General Burhan Aktas, where the guest signed the "Book of Honor" in accordance with protocol.
During the discussions, both sides emphasized the importance of further expanding cooperation in the field of military education. The parties reviewed ongoing initiatives and discussed various issues of mutual interest regarding the strengthening of military ties. The delegation was also briefed on the activities of the Combined Arms Army's Combat Management Center and toured the Training and Education Center, including classrooms, simulation centers, and training halls. The visit concluded with a tour of historical and cultural monuments.
Azerbaijan and Turkey maintain a robust strategic alliance, often described by the phrase "one nation, two states." Military cooperation remains a cornerstone of this relationship, encompassing joint military exercises, high-level defense consultations, and the modernization of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces in line with Turkish standards. Such exchanges between military educational institutions are vital for aligning training doctrines and fostering interoperability between the two nations' defense sectors.