"Cooperation between the armed forces of our countries continues in the field of military, military education and military exercises."

The local bureau of APA reports that this was said by the Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov, at the joint press conference of the Turkish-Georgian-Azerbaijani defense ministers.

"Conducting joint military exercises is extremely important both for the protection of the infrastructure of energy projects and for the stability of the region," added Zakir Hasanov.

The minister also thanked the people of Turkey, the Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar and the entire staff of the Turkish Armed Forces for their support to the Azerbaijani people in the 44-day Patriotic War.