Noting the development of military relations with the North Atlantic Alliance, Sadikov spoke about military cooperation between Azerbaijan and NATO, including the activities of the Azerbaijan Army within the framework of various NATO programs, as well as the country’s contribution to the NATO-led Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan.

Touching upon the military-political situation in the region, Sadikov stressed the importance of resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and on the basis of the norms of international law.

The chief of the General Staff highly appreciated NATO's position on the supporting territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan, expressed confidence that the Alliance will continue its efforts in this issue.

Scaparotti in turn, especially noted that Azerbaijan is a reliable partner of Alliance, highly appreciated the country’s participation in the fight against terrorism, the significant contribution in providing airspace to cargo transportation for peacekeeping operations, including the high level of professionalism of Azerbaijani peacekeepers in Afghanistan.

Reiterating NATO’s support for the territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty of Azerbaijan, Scaparotti stressed that the Alliance is in favor of a peaceful solution to the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

NATO’s top military official expressed gratitude to the leadership of Azerbaijan for the warm welcome and hospitality, as well as for its assistance in holding a meeting with the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Baku tomorrow.

During the meeting, the parties also exchanged views on many issues of mutual interest.

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