Azerbaijani Defense Minister meets with Uzbek Security Council Secretary

On June 13, the Defense Minister of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov met with Secretary of the Security Council under the President of Uzbekistan, Viktor Mahmudov, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan, Report informs, citing the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.

Zakir Hasanov welcomed the guest and expressed his pleasure with seeing him in Azerbaijan. Emphasizing that the friendly relations between the heads of state greatly contribute to the cooperation between the two countries, the minister noted the importance of further expanding military ties.

Viktor Mahmudov, in turn, expressed his gratitude for the hospitality. The guest highlighted that Azerbaijani-Uzbek cooperation is developing in the military sphere, as in other areas.

During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on regional security, and discussed a number of other issues of mutual interest.