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Eldar Sabiroghly: "We can not reject participation in military trainings, just because Armenians will also take part"

11 July 2008 [11:37] - TODAY.AZ
The military trainings in Georgia, to be attended by Azerbaijani and Armenian servicemen, are held on the basis of bilateral cooperation between Georgia and the United States, said spokesman for the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry Eldar Sabuiroghlu, noting that the trainings are organized by these two states.

He noted that Gergian side considered it necessary to declare the trainings open and invite other countries for them.

"For gaining experience Azerbaijan considered it necessary to take part in these trainings. After us Armenia also voiced intention to partake. We can not reject the trainings only because Armenians will also take part.

Alongside with us, the trainings will also be attended by Ukrainian servicemen. Everyone knows the state of relatios between Ukraine and Armenia. However, Ukrainian side will ot reject the participation only because Armenians partake in them", said Sabiroghlu.

At the same time, the spokesman for the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry announced that Azerbaijan will be represented by 8 officers.

/Day.Az/

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