The Turkish delegation is on an official visit to Azerbaijan.As part of the visit, the Turkish delegation visited the graves of the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev, and prominent ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva, in the Alley of Honors, as well as the Alley of Martyrs and the Turkish Martyrs' Cemetery.

On May 13, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, met with a delegation led by the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Türkiye, Yaşar Güler, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense told EDnews.

During the official welcoming ceremony at the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense, following the ceremonial passage in front of the guard of honor, the National Anthems of both countries were performed, and the Book of Honor was signed in accordance with protocol.

At the meeting held at the Ministry, the Azerbaijani Defense Minister welcomed his counterpart and expressed satisfaction with receiving him in Azerbaijan. Colonel General Zakir Hasanov positively assessed the current state and development of cooperation in the field of defense and security within the Azerbaijani-Turkish strategic partnership.

Yaşar Güler expressed his pleasure with the visit to Azerbaijan and conveyed gratitude for the warm hospitality. The guest highlighted the significance of mutual visits and such meetings in strengthening Azerbaijani-Turkish military relations.During the meeting, the sides also exchanged views on other matters of mutual interest.

Madina Mammadova\\EDnews