Azerbaijan and Turkiye are set to reinforce their mutual
military security, according to discussions held during today’s
plenary session of the National Assembly.
The session highlighted that the “Memorandum of Understanding on
Strengthening Mutual Military Security between the Ministry of
Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of National
Defense of the Republic of Turkiye” was signed on July 22, 2025, in
Istanbul by the respective defense ministers of both countries.
The memorandum aims to enhance defense cooperation between the
two nations to ensure the security and territorial integrity of
their states, as well as to safeguard their sovereignty and
independence.
Under the agreement, both countries commit to providing mutual
assistance in the event of armed aggression against either party,
in accordance with the right of individual and collective
self-defense recognized under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
Military assistance between the parties will be provided upon
request and in line with the procedures established by their
national legislation. During peacetime, Azerbaijan and Turkiye will
regularly conduct joint military exercises and maneuvers to
strengthen operational readiness.
The memorandum focuses exclusively on military cooperation and
security matters, covering mutual defense support, training,
logistics, and measures to enhance joint operational
capabilities.
Additionally, both parties will strengthen the exchange of
military information and intelligence cooperation, in accordance
with their national laws. This includes sharing data obtained in
the field of military security and using it for joint operations if
necessary.
The law approving the “Memorandum of Understanding on
Strengthening Mutual Military Security between the Ministry of
Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of National
Defense of the Republic of Turkiye” was put to a vote and adopted
in its first reading.