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By Sara Rajabova

Azerbaijan has completed the major command and staff military exercises that conducted to check the Army’s combat readiness.

A meeting on the results of the drills was held on September 14 under supervision of Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, the defense ministry reported.

The ministry’s administrative staff, commanders of military units, chiefs of staffs and officers in charge, who were involved in the drills, also took part in the meeting.

Addressing the meeting, Hasanov said all the set tasks and objectives were adequately executed during the command and staff drills, held in line with a plan that was approved by Azerbaijan’s President, Supreme Commander of Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev.

The minister praised the initiatives taken by commanders and personnel during the live fire exercises and maneuvers.

Highly appreciating the battle readiness, capability and professionalism of the personnel of the armed forces, Hasanov reiterated the significance of holding such drills and gave the relevant instructions on this regard.

The drills have started on September 6 and lasted till September 13.

Up to 65,000 servicemen, 700 armored vehicles, 500 units of rocket and artillery troops, 40 aircraft, 50 helicopters of the Air Force, and 20 Navy ships and boats, etc. are involved in command and staff military exercises.

Azerbaijan holds regular military drills to check the training level and fighting capability of the army.

The Azerbaijani leadership empowers the military and has moved to formulate the necessary armament policy by adhering to international requirements.

Azerbaijan's military build-up is in line with the country's legal right to liberate its occupied lands by means of war, should it be necessary.

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