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By Sara Rajabova

Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov has discussed the organization of the defense and security issues with the heads of executive authorities of the frontal regions.

The defense ministry held a joint meeting with the heads of executive authorities of the frontal regions upon the order of Azerbaijani President, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev as a part of the command and staff military games on September 12.

The current situation, legislation and some basic requirements governed by other directives, responsibility of structures under conditions of war and other important issues were discussed during the meeting, the ministry reported.

Hasanov gave detailed information on the successfully conducted large-scale exercises.

Analyzing the real situation, the meeting noted the importance of holding joint discussions to solve various problems.

The sides agreed that protection, security and safety of personnel and the population residing in the frontline, as well as infrastructure, agriculture is one of the main challenges ahead.

The heads of the executive authorities of Fuzuli, Dashkesen, Agdam, Tatrar, Beylagan, Aghjabedi, Shamkir, Khojavend and Gadabay regions spoke about the relation of these structures with the army.

They asserted that they will take an active part in further organization of defense and security measures.

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