A NATO delegation led by Deputy Assistant Secretary-General for Operations Burcu San visited Azerbaijan to participate in a conference commemorating the 30th anniversary of the country’s accession to NATO’s Partnership for Peace Programme. The visit highlighted Azerbaijan’s ongoing contributions to regional and global security, as well as its role as a steadfast NATO partner.
As part of the visit, the delegation held a meeting with Colonel Elchin Abdullayev, Chief of the International Military Cooperation Department of the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry. Discussions focused on the implementation of the Individually Tailored Partnership Programme (ITPP), the key framework for NATO-Azerbaijan cooperation, and Azerbaijan's participation in international security missions. Special attention was given to the training of Azerbaijani troops within NATO's Operational Capabilities Concept (OCC) Joint Force and the contributions of Azerbaijani personnel to NATO structures through the Partnership Staff Post Concept.
Jafar Huseynzada, Head of Azerbaijan's Mission to NATO, also attended the meeting. Both sides reaffirmed Azerbaijan's status as a reliable NATO partner and explored future avenues for collaboration. This visit and conference mark a significant milestone in the NATO-Azerbaijan relationship, which continues to prioritize shared goals of peace and stability.
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