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Azerbaijani Defence Minister, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov has met with an Israeli delegation headed by Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan, Azernews reports, citing the Defence Ministry.

The Israeli delegation first visited the Martyrs' Alley, where they laid flowers at the graves of the sons-heroes of Azerbaijan, including National Hero Albert Agarunov, who gave their life for the independence and territorial integrity of the country. The Israeli minister laid a wreath at the Eternal Flame Monument.

The official welcoming ceremony then took place at the Ministry of Defence. The Israeli Defence Minister drove past the guard of honour, and the national anthems of both countries were played, accompanied by a military band. A "Book of Honour" was signed in accordance with the protocol.

Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov welcomed his Israeli colleague and expressed satisfaction to see him in Azerbaijan. General emphasised that the high level of partnership between the two countries plays an important role not only in the development of Azerbaijan and Israel but also in ensuring security in the entire region.

Expressing satisfaction with his first visit to Azerbaijan as Minister of Defence of the State of Israel and sincere meeting, Yoav Gallant underlined that Azerbaijani-Israeli relations are based on friendship and mutual trust. The Israeli minister noted the necessity of such meetings and mutual visits in terms of the development of military cooperation.

The ministers stressed the importance of further strengthening strategic relations and expanding security ties.

The meeting discussed prospects of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Israel in military and military-technical spheres, as well as a number of issues of mutual interest.

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