"The military exercises we are holding with Azerbaijan in Georgia, an important country of the critical region, like the Caucasus, will be useful for our defense forces," the local bureau of Report says, citing Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, Report informs. 

He called the meeting of the defense ministers of the three countries a good opportunity to discuss current relations and assess future prospects.

The minister also added that the meeting touched upon the work to be done to maintain peace and stability in the region.

“This geography is very important in many respects, as well as in terms of oil and gas pipelines. That is why it is of great importance not only for us but also for the whole region to have peace and stability in this region.”

The minister said that the relations between Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan, which are expanding, deepening and expanding at any time, will further develop in all areas in the coming years: “We are pleased to see the development of relations between our countries. This can be an example not only for our countries but also for other countries in the region. "