USEUCOM, Azerbaijan officials engage to discuss partnership, regional security
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USEUCOM, Azerbaijan officials engage to discuss partnership, regional security
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, the U.S. European Command strategy, plans and capabilities deputy director, center, meets with Azerbaijan Commander of the State Border Service Maritime Brigade Lt. Gen. Muzzafar Pirizada, left, and Deputy Chief of State Border Service Lt. Gen. Afghan Naghiyev during a visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, March 14-16, 2023. Vaughan engaged with government officials from Azerbaijan's ministry of defense, ministry of emergency situations and state border service. The leaders' discussions included the strong U.S.-Azerbaijan security partnership and mutual commitment to regional security. (Courtesy photo)
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USEUCOM, Azerbaijan officials engage to discuss partnership, regional security
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, the U.S. European Command strategy, plans and capabilities deputy director, fourth from left, meets with members of the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense during a visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, March 14-16, 2023. During the visit, Vaughan also engaged with government officials from Azerbaijan's ministry of emergency situations and state border service. The leaders' discussions included the strong U.S.-Azerbaijan security partnership and mutual commitment to regional security. (Courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, the U.S. European Command strategy, plans and capabilities deputy director, traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan, March 14-16, 2023. His visit included engagements with government officials from Azerbaijan's ministry of defense, ministry of emergency situations and state border service. The leaders' discussions included the strong U.S.-Azerbaijan security partnership and mutual commitment to regional security. A U.S. Navy captain from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command also attended the engagements, showcasing the value of USEUCOM’s cross-combatant command partnership with U.S. Central Command in addressing shared regional issues.
"Our meetings with Azerbaijani defense and security leaders underscore the importance of the partnership between our two nations," Vaughan said. "We look forward to continuing our dialogue on regional security issues."
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