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By Rashid Shirinov

The Azerbaijani Naval Forces conduct the self-evaluation level 1 training of the Maritime Interdiction Operations Boarding.

The training is held in accordance with the Azerbaijani Naval Forces preparation plan for 2017 and within the framework of NATO Operational 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 the Partnership 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 keeps in the focus the issue of security of the oil and gas pipelines in the South Caucasus region that pass through the territory of Azerbaijan as well.

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Rashid Shirinov is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow him on Twitter: @RashidShirinov

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