Turkey continues to actively assist in the development of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces.

Specifically, the armed forces of both countries are holding joint military exercises in the Azerbaijani capital city Baku and in Nakhichevan. The military drills got underway on Friday and they will continue until July 28.  

The objective of these exercises is to exchange knowhow between the military personnel of Turkey and Azerbaijan.   

To note, Turkish President Abdullah Gul on Friday approved a memorandum of understanding, between Turkey and Azerbaijan, on holding military drills.