US appreciates Azerbaijan's participation in fighting terrorism: Dunford

By  Trend

The US highly appreciates Azerbaijan's participation in the fight against terrorism and high professionalism of Azerbaijani peacekeepers in Afghanistan, said Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford.

He was addressing a meeting with Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov in Baku Feb. 16.

General Dunford said he was well aware of the successful reforms implemented in the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, press service of the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported.

Azerbaijan’s defense minister noted that military ties between the two countries are successfully developing. He spoke about military cooperation between Azerbaijan and the US, including activities of Azerbaijan’s Armed Forces within NATO programs.

Hasanov also noted Azerbaijan’s contribution in the Resolute Support non-combat mission, held in Afghanistan.

Touching upon the military and political situation in the region, Hasanov noted the importance of resolving the conflict within international law.

During the meeting, the sides discussed security in the Caspian Sea, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, expansion of the bilateral military ties, as well as military education.

Dunford expressed deep gratitude to the Azerbaijani government for assistance in holding the bilateral meeting with Gen. Gerasimov in Baku.