First Deputy Minister of Defense – Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, Colonel General Karim Valiyev, who is on a visit to Pakistan, met in Karachi with the Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Syed Asim Munir, Report informs, citing the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.
Colonel General Karim Valiyev emphasized that the development of cooperation with friendly and fraternal Pakistan in all spheres, including the military sphere, is in the spotlight of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev.
At the meeting, the sides highlighted the importance of expanding bilateral military cooperation and increasing the intensity of joint exercises and noted that the strategic partnership between the countries is developing.
Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army condemned the terror attack in the Tirah valley in northwestern Pakistan and expressed condolences to the Pakistani side regarding the deceased.
At the meeting, the sides discussed Azerbaijani-Pakistani military cooperation and exchanged views on the fight against terrorism and security issues.