Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin said that cooperation between Moscow and Baku is aimed at strengthening security in the regions of the South Caucasus and the Caspian Sea, IA Report reports.
Fomin delivered a speech at a reception on the occasion of June 26 – the Day of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan.
“Cooperation between the defense departments of Russia and Azerbaijan is steadily developing, this contributes to strengthening security in the South Caucasus and the Caspian Sea,” Fomin said.
According to the Deputy minister, Azerbaijan has a strong army, which is a pillar for the state. Fomin noted that in an unstable international situation, it is especially important to ensure the security of any state.
He stressed that cooperation between the Ministries of Defense of Russia and Azerbaijan contributes to peace in the region. Fomin noted that the strategic partnership between the two countries is based on a common heroic history and friendship of peoples. He assured that there is full mutual understanding between the two countries.
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