Azerbaijan, Iran launch joint military exercise
Opening ceremony underscores growing bilateral ties and mutual trust between armed forces
BAKU, Azerbaijan (MNTV) — Azerbaijan and Iran officially launched the “Araz-2025” joint military exercise with an opening ceremony held in Azerbaijan, marking a new step in bilateral defense cooperation and regional military coordination.
Senior military officials from both countries attended the event, beginning with a tribute to Azerbaijani martyrs.
Delegations from the two sides laid flowers at a monument honoring those who lost their lives in defense of the nation.
The ceremony also included a moment of silence in memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and martyrs from both nations who sacrificed their lives for territorial integrity.
The national anthems of Azerbaijan and Iran were then performed, symbolizing unity and respect.
During the event, military commanders delivered opening remarks, expressing well-wishes for the exercise participants and underlining the significance of “Araz-2025” in strengthening Azerbaijan-Iran military cooperation.
Officials noted that the joint drill reflects the growing trust between the neighboring countries and their commitment to enhancing operational coordination.
The ceremony concluded with a formal march by military personnel before the assembled dignitaries.
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