(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Rashid Shirinov
The Azerbaijani Naval Forces conductthe self-evaluation level 1 trainingof the Maritime Interdiction Operations Boarding.
The training isheld in accordance with the Azerbaijani Naval Forces preparation plan for 2017 and within the framework of NATOOperational Capabilities Concept program Party, the Defense Ministry reported on October 2.
The history of Azerbaijan-NATO relationship dates back to March 1992 when Azerbaijan together with some Central and Eastern European countries, joined a newly established consultative forum the North Atlantic Cooperation Council (NACC), which was transformed into the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council later in 1997.
Azerbaijan's cooperation with NATO is also carried out in the framework of thePartnership for Peace program. The country makes significant contributions to freight transport for peacekeeping operations, while Azerbaijani servicemen contribute to ensuring security in Afghanistan.
Besides, NATO keepsin the focus the issueof security of the oil and gaspipelines in the South Caucasus regionthat pass through the territory of Azerbaijan as well.
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