20 April 2022 14:00 (UTC+04:00)
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Engineer and sapper models from the Azerbaijani and Turkish armies are conducting joint tactical and particular coaching workouts with fashionable gear, Azerbaijan’s Defence Ministry reported on April 19.
The sappers research the tactical and technical elements of mine detectors, in addition to theoretical details about how you can make the most of them, according to the theme of the coaching classes, the ministry stated.
They used mine detectors to follow exploring the terrain and detecting and neutralizing mines and unexploded ordnance on the specifically constructed engineering camp.
Azerbaijan and Turkey cooperate in a wide range of navy fields, together with the demining of Azerbaijan’s liberated territories, the place Armenia planted mines throughout 30 years of occupation.
Armenia intentionally and always planted mines on Azerbaijani territories, in violation of the 1949 Geneva Conference, thereby being a serious risk to regional peace, safety and cooperation.
Azerbaijan’s engineer and sapper models had beforehand been equipped with MEMATT (Mechanical Demining Provide) gear manufactured by Turkey’s ASFAT firm, which is a part of the Turkish Nationwide Defence Ministry. The gear is extraordinarily efficient in clearing mines and unexploded ordnance from settlements and arable lands.
Moreover, the armed forces of the 2 nations periodically maintain joint drills to spice up navy personnel’s fight expertise, in addition to to reinforce interplay between the troops.
The drills additionally purpose to enhance interplay and fight coordination between the servicemen throughout operations, in addition to to develop commanders’ navy decision-making and unit administration expertise.
Azerbaijani servicemen will participate within the Efes-2022 multinational drills to be held in Izmir, Turkey in Might-June, the Defence Ministry reported earlier.
Navy cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkey first emerged in 1992, with an settlement signed between the Azerbaijani and Turkish governments on navy schooling and weapon gear and offers to assist strengthen the bond between the 2 nations.
On June 15, Azerbaijan and Turkey signed the Shusha Declaration on Allied Relations, throughout Erdogan’s first official go to to Shusha, eight months after Azerbaijan’s victory within the warfare with Armenia in 2020. The doc focuses on defence cooperation, selling regional stability and prosperity, and establishing new transportation routes.
The Azerbaijani parliament has authorized the Shusha Declaration signed with Turkey on June 15, 2021.
It affirms joint efforts by the 2 armies within the face of overseas threats. The declaration additionally pledges joint efforts for the restructuring and modernization of the armed forces.
Furthermore, the 2 nations affirm to encourage the execution of joint initiatives with the purpose of growing capabilities within the discipline of sea, air, and house.
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