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Azerbaijan and NATO Explore Deeper Military and Energy Cooperation

Baku’s strategic pivot toward NATO standards could reshape regional alliances. How a virtual summit is accelerating Azerbaijan’s military transformation.

In the image there is a book with army tank and jeeps on it, it seems like a war along with a text...
In the image there is a book with army tank and jeeps on it, it seems like a war along with a text above it.

Azerbaijan and NATO Explore Deeper Military and Energy Cooperation

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev met with a NATO delegation on November 6, discussing prospects for enhanced cooperation and regional issues. The meeting explored avenues for strengthening ties in areas such as regional development, energy security, and military alignment.

Azerbaijan's armed forces are undergoing reforms to align with NATO standards. This process is supported by NATO member countries, including Georgia and other regional partners. The NATO delegation's visit follows a 'Zoom meeting' in Baku, 'Combat Readiness Evaluation of Headquarters, Units, and Subunits (CREVAL)', aimed at bolstering Azerbaijan's land forces' capabilities.

The meeting also touched on Azerbaijan's close collaboration with the Turkish armed forces in this military realignment. Azerbaijan's involvement in NATO partnership activities dates back to the 2000s, with specific contributing countries for military reforms not explicitly detailed in available sources.

Azerbaijan and NATO are strengthening cooperation, with a focus on regional development, energy security, and military alignment. The recent 'Zoom meeting' and training initiatives signal a commitment to deepening ties, with Azerbaijan's armed forces being brought in line with NATO standards.

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