Zakir Hasanov receives Slovak delegation

Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, has received a delegation led by General Miroslav Lorinc, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Slovakia, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan.

Operativ Media reports, citing the Ministry of Defense.

First, the guests visited the Alley of Honor to pay tribute to National Leader Heydar Aliyev and the prominent ophthalmologist-scientist, Academician Zarifa Aliyeva, laying flowers at their graves, as well as visiting the Alley of Martyrs.

During the meeting held at the Ministry of Defense, Colonel General Z. Hasanov noted that the traditional friendly relations and strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Slovakia have had a positive impact on expanding and strengthening ties in the military sphere.

Expressing satisfaction with the current state of military cooperation, the minister emphasized the importance of further developing these relations in the future.

Expressing gratitude for the warm reception and hospitality, General M. Lorinc highlighted the necessity of mutual visits for expanding bilateral military ties.

At an official welcoming ceremony organized at the General Staff, after inspecting the guard of honor, the national anthems of both countries were played, and the "Book of Honor" was signed in accordance with protocol.

Subsequently, the First Deputy Minister of Defense – Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijani Army, Colonel General Karim Valiyev, met with the Slovak delegation.

The meetings included discussions on further expanding cooperation in the military, military-technical, and military-educational fields, as well as a range of other defense matters of mutual interest.