Azerbaijan and the UK join forces in defence - To respond to security threats

The Republic of Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland have made a long-term commitment to strengthening cooperation in defence and security to support regional peace and stability and enhance their ability to deter, prevent and respond to common threats.

TodayPress TV reports that this is stated in the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership signed between the two countries.

The declaration emphasises that the countries will remain committed to maintaining sustained momentum in high-level engagement and deepening coordination on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest.

At the same time, the parties will develop defence cooperation focused on training, capacity-building and interoperability, and explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the defence industry, including through joint initiatives in areas of mutual interest.

“They will enhance cooperation across a broad range of security priorities in response to growing security challenges and threats. In addition, the Participants will establish enhanced partnerships between law enforcement agencies, as well as cooperation in border management, judicial and legal affairs, to strengthen the rule of law and institutional resilience.

They also reaffirm their intention to cooperate and make joint contributions to international peace and security through multilateral platforms where their interests align”,- the declaration states.