Georgia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye agreed to deepen military cooperation

Defense Ministers of Georgia and Azerbaijan Irakli Chikovani and Zakir Hasanov agreed to deepen military cooperation with Turkey. The meeting of the heads of the three defense departments took place in the Azerbaijani city of Shusha, Minval reports in its Telegram channel.

“Following the meeting, a protocol was signed. The parties declared their intention to further expand and deepen defense cooperation between the three countries,” the statement said.

Turkey was represented at the meeting by Turkish Defense Minister Yashar Güler. The parties noted the need to expand the scope of the exercises of the three countries, in particular the “Caucasian Eagle” format. It involves maneuvers by elite special forces units of Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkey.