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)