Trend News Agency
February 12, 2014
NATO experts consult Azerbaijani military officers in Baku
By Ilkin Izzet
Baku: A consultation meeting is being held in Baku in connection with the preparation for a NATO training session on the assessment of the second level of an Operational Capabilities Concept battalion that will be completed on Feb.13, the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry said on Feb.12.
During the meeting, NATO military experts are giving consultative support to officers of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces divisions that will participate in the combat training sessions in accordance with NATO standards.
At the beginning of the meeting, a briefing by NATO experts and officers of Azerbaijani Armed Forces was held and following this, participants of the event divided into working groups and held consultations on the issues of combat training.
Translated by L.Z.
Edited by S.M.
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Azeri Press Agency
February 12, 2014
Assessment training of Azerbaijan’s battalion for joint operations with NATO to be held in May [ 12 February 2014 19:57 ]
Rashad Suleymanov
Baku: Training on second-level assessment of the battalion established by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces within the NATO Operational Capabilities Concept will be held in May.
APA reports the training on assessment will be held with the participation of NATO experts on May 5-8.
Fulfilment of different tasks of the battalion’s staff will be assessed by NATO experts.
The OCC battalion has been designed by Azerbaijani Armed Forces for joint operations with NATO forces. Azerbaijan intends to improve OCC battalion to brigade level in 2015.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
January 15, 2014
NATO Secretary General says Alliance open to further cooperation with Azerbaijan
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen told the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday (15 January 2014) that the Alliance looked forward to strengthen its cooperation with his country and thanked him for his nation’s support to NATO operations. “We are determined to reinvigorate our political dialogue including on strategic issues, such as energy security and counter terrorism,” the Secretary General said.
The President of Azerbaijan visited NATO headquarters for talks with the Secretary General and to address the North Atlantic Council.
Mr. Fogh Rasmussen said that Allies appreciate the “steadfast support” provided by Azerbaijani troops in Afghanistan and appreciate the political support to NATO operations through over-flight and transit lines. Azerbaijan also contributes to the training of Afghan security forces.
The Secretary General said that continuing reforms in Azerbaijan is also of importance and said that NATO will continue its assistance to the country. “I believe we can deepen our dialogue and cooperation across the spectrum of our partnership,” he said. Mr. Fogh Rasmussen added that this month also marks the 20th anniversary of the Partnership for Peace programme. Azerbaijan has been a staunch member of the programme since its beginning. “Our Partnership for Peace is founded on a commitment to democratic values and principles,” the Secretary General said, adding that the programme offers a strong framework for dialogue and cooperation.
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