Turkey, Azerbaijan always stand together: Defense Minister

NAKHCHIVAN-Anadolu Agency

Turkey's national defense minister on June 11 voiced solidarity with Azerbaijan both in sorrow and joy.

“Turkey and brotherly country Azerbaijan are one and together against any threat and risk, as well as in sorrow and pride,” Hulusi Akar said at a meeting with Vasif Talibov, chairman of the Supreme Assembly of Nakhchivan, and Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov.

Prior to the meeting, Akar also attended a joint military drill launched by Turkish and Azerbaijani land forces dubbed as “Indestructible Brotherhood - 2019”. He said the drill was completed successfully.

The military exercise, launched on June 8, aimed to develop the armies' coordination and ability to conduct joint operations.

Some 5,000 soldiers attended the drill while 200 tanks and armored vehicles, nearly 180 missiles and cannons, as well as 21 warplanes and helicopters were used.