Group of Azerbaijani peacekeepers head to Afghanistan
A group of Azerbaijani peacekeepers left for Afghanistan, the Azerbaijani defense ministry reported on October 14.
A group of 25 Azerbaijani peacekeepers operating as part of NATO's ‘Resolute Support’ non-combat mission went to this country.
Azerbaijan's military personnel have been part of the ISAF contingent in the peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan. The mission of the armed forces in Afghanistan began on November 20, 2002. The Azerbaijani peacekeeping contingent in Afghanistan doubled in 2009.
Currently, the mission involves 94 servicemen of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, two military doctors, and two engineers.
Azerbaijan is among the eight partner countries that have confirmed their presence in Afghanistan after 2014.
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