Compiled and edited by the NATO Contact Point Embassy (NATO CPE) in Azerbaijan
– May 2016 –
IN THIS EDITION:
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NATO–AZERBAIJAN
- MEETING HELD AT MILITARY ACADEMY OF ARMED FORCES OF AZERBAIJAN WITH
DELEGATION OF NATO'S BUREAU FOR INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE
COORDINATION
- CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF AZERBAIJAN ATTENDED
MILITARY COMMITTEE IN CHIEFS OF STAFF SESSIONS IN RESOLUTE SUPPORT
AND INTEROPERABILITY PARTNERS FORMATS HELD AT NATO HEADQUARTERS IN
BRUSSELS
- ADDRESS BY ELMAR MAMMADYAROV, MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE
REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN AT THE NATO RESOLUTE SUPPORT MINISTERIAL
- VISIT TO NATO BY THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF
AZERBAIJAN
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PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
- AMBASSADOR OF ROMANIA TO THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN GAVE AN
INTERVIEW TO KEPEZ TV
- AMBASSADOR OF ROMANIA TO THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN GAVE AN
INTERVIEW TO LIDER TV
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REGION
A TRILATERAL MEETING HELD BETWEEN AZERBAIJANI, GEORGIAN AND
TURKISH DEFENCE MINISTERS
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NATO HQ
- NATO FOREIGN MINISTERS SIGN ACCESSION PROTOCOL WITH MONTENEGRO
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NATO–AZERBAIJAN
MEETING HELD AT MILITARY ACADEMY OF ARMED FORCES OF AZERBAIJAN WITH
DELEGATION OF NATO'S BUREAU FOR INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE
COORDINATION
According to Azerbaijan-NATO Joint Action Plan in the
field of development of military education, the meeting
between representatives of Bureau for International
Language Coordination (BILC) and Foreign Language
and Partnership Center within Academy was held in the
Military Academy of Armed Forces of Azerbaijan.
Variety of topics including teachers' training, the
preparation of the military interpreters, piloting of the
constructed STANAG items in different countries,
instructor exchange, the cooperation with the leading foreign language centers and future
perspectives were discussed during the bilateral meeting.
Source: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
(http://mod.gov.az/index2.php?content=news/2016/20160506_sqhad#en )
Date: May 6, 2016
CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF AZERBAIJAN ATTENDED
MILITARY COMMITTEE IN CHIEFS OF STAFF SESSIONS IN RESOLUTE SUPPORT
AND INTEROPERABILITY PARTNERS FORMATS HELD AT NATO HEADQUARTERS IN
BRUSSELS
The First Deputy of Defence Minister – Chief of General
Staff of the Armed Forces Colonel-General Najmaddin
Sadikov attended Military Committee in Chiefs of Staff
Sessions in Resolute Support and Interoperability Partners
formats held on 18 May at NATO Headquarters in
Brussels.
The meeting started with a session in Resolute Support
format. During the session issues such as, NATO Resolute
Support mission and current operational situation in
Afghanistan and military partnership were discussed.
Furthermore, within the scope of the lnteroperability Partners format session, development of
interoperability with partners, implementation of Individual Tailored Roadmap, effective
resource management topics were also discussed.
Within the scope of the visit the Chief of General Staff of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces had
also meetings with the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee General Petr Pavel, as well
as with the Chiefs of General Staffs of Turkey, Georgia and Ukraine Armed Forces.
Source: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
(http://mod.gov.az/index2.php?content=news/2016/20160518_bqrbelcika )
Date: May 18, 2016
ADDRESS BY ELMAR MAMMADYAROV, MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE
REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN AT THE NATO RESOLUTE SUPPORT MINISTERIAL
“Mr. Secretary General,
My good friend and dear brother Minister Rabbani,
Colleagues and friends,
Azerbaijan stands firmly together with Afghanistan on its
path towards stability and self-reliance.
Today, the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces
assumed full responsibility for security throughout
Afghanistan, following the conclusion of the ISAF
mission. However, we recognize that the country remains
challenged and we should all do more with our Afghan friends. Azerbaijan is committed to
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continue its efforts to this end and contribute significantly to the Resolute Support Mission
(RSM) by providing troops, multimodal transit, training and financial assistance.
In this regard, I firmly reiterate my country’s commitments to continue its contribution to the
Resolute Support Mission throughout 2016. Azerbaijan has already made relatively
substantial donations to the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Trust Fund and pledged to
continue financial support to ANA Trust Fund by the end of 2017.
Moreover, Azerbaijan remains committed to a long-term political partnership and a practical
cooperation with Afghanistan. After conclusion of the Resolute Support mission, my country
envisages the contribution through the enhanced Enduring Partnership.
Finally, let me also stress that my country’s contribution to the stability of Afghanistan goes
well beyond our involvement in NATO operations. As a country with a cultural and
geographical proximity, we support Afghanistan on its path of reforms towards self-reliant
future by enhancing practical contributions in the areas of education and training,
infrastructure and transport development, investments, increasing role of women in society.
As being a critical piece of the New Silk Road, Azerbaijan will link Afghanistan and Europe to
support Afghanistan’s sustainable future.
Thank You.”
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan (http://www.mfa.gov.az/en/news/881/4123)
Date: May 20, 2016
VISIT TO NATO BY THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF
AZERBAIJAN
On Tuesday 31 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of
the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Elmar Mammadyarov
delivered a speech at the North Atlantic Council.
The meeting has been chaired by NATO Deputy
Secretary General Alexander Vershbow.
Minister Mammadyarov underlined that cooperation with
NATO plays an important role in the reforms of the
military and security sector of Azerbaijan
and
strengthens the interoperability with the armed forces
of NATO states.
NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg will meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs
of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Elmar Mammadyarov on Wednesday 1 June 2016.
Source:
NATO
HQ,
Ministry
of
Foreign
Affairs
of
the
Republic
of
(http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_131664.htm?selectedLocale=en&mode=pressrelease,
http://www.mfa.gov.az/en/news/909/4153)
Date: May 31, 2016
Azerbaijan
 PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
AMBASSADOR OF ROMANIA TO THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN GAVE AN
INTERVIEW TO KEPEZ TV
In the framework of his working visit to Ganja Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to the Republic of
Azerbaijan H.E. Mr. Daniel Cristian Ciobanu gave on May 3, 2016
an interview to the television channel Kepez TV.
Ambassador congratulated Ganja for becoming European Youth
Capital in 2016. The European Youth Capital title has been passed
from the 2015 holder, Cluj-Napoca (Romania) to Ganja (Azerbaijan).
Ambassador praised the excellent level of cooperation between
Romania and Azerbaijan in all fields.
Touching upon NATO-Azerbaijan partnership Ambassador
mentioned that Romanian diplomatic mission plays the role of NATO
Contact Point Embassy in the Republic of Azerbaijan for the fourth
consecutive term. Embassy of Romania pays special attention to
raising awareness among the Azerbaijani young generation towards
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NATO’s policies and values as a way of ensuring a solid ground for future deepening of
relations.
Source: NATO CPE in Azerbaijan (http://baku.mae.ro/en/local-news/1046)
Date: May 3, 2016
AMBASSADOR OF ROMANIA TO THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN GAVE AN
INTERVIEW TO LIDER TV
On May 3, 2016 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
of Romania to the Republic of Azerbaijan H.E. Mr. Daniel Cristian
Ciobanu gave an interview to the television channel Lider TV.
H.E. Mr. Daniel Cristian Ciobanu underlined the significance of
Ganja as European Youth Capital in 2016.
Ambassador referred to the excellent cooperation in the field of
education between Romania and Azerbaijan.
Ambassador Ciobanu mentioned that on 1st of November 2013
held a public lecture on the theme of „NATO-Azerbaijan
relations: current state of affairs and perspectives” at the State
University in Ganja city.
Ambassador highlighted the importance given by diplomatic
mission of Romania in Baku, which fulfills the mandate of NATO
Contact Point Embassy to the Republic of Azerbaijan for the
fourth time in a row, to disseminating information about NATO in
different regions of Azerbaijan Republic.
Source: NATO CPE in Azerbaijan (http://baku.mae.ro/en/local-news/1047)
Date: May 3, 2016
REGION
A TRILATERAL MEETING HELD BETWEEN AZERBAIJANI, GEORGIAN AND TURKISH
DEFENCE MINISTERS
On May 15, a trilateral meeting between
Minister of Defence of Azerbaijan
Republic, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov,
Minister of Defence of Georgia Mrs.
Tinatin Khidasheli and the Minister of
National Defence of the Republic of
Turkey, Mr. Ismet Yilmaz held at the
Congress Center of Heydar Aliyev in
Gabala.
During the meeting, the ministers
exchanged views on the military-political
situation and security issues in the region,
and discussed a number of issues of
mutual interest in the field of military cooperation.
After negotiations, the briefing was held for representatives of the media and the Defense
Ministers briefed the press on the results of trilateral meeting.
Source: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
(http://mod.gov.az/index2.php?content=news/2016/20160515_atg3terefli_gorus#en )
Date: May 15, 2016
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NATO HQ
NATO FOREIGN MINISTERS SIGN ACCESSION PROTOCOL WITH MONTENEGRO
Today, NATO Foreign Ministers signed the Accession Protocol
for Montenegro, marking a historic step in Montenegro’s path
to the Alliance. Speaking at a joint press conference with
Montenegrin Prime Minister Djukanovic, Secretary General
Jens Stoltenberg underlined that today’s decision is “a clear
sign that NATO’s door remains open for partners that share
and promote our values.”
The Secretary General noted that, as of today, Montenegro will
participate in all NATO meetings as an observer. Once all Allies
have ratified the Protocol, Montenegro will be invited to accede
to the Washington Treaty and become the 29th member of the
Alliance. Mr. Stoltenberg highlighted that Montenegro already contributes to NATO
operations, promoting regional cooperation in the Balkans and implementing major reforms.
“Membership will give Montenegro the ability to help shape NATO policy. It will bring more
stability and security to the region, and therefore promoting prosperity,” said the Secretary
General.
Mr. Stoltenberg added that the road to NATO membership is not easy, but Montenegro is
showing that it is possible. “I expect we will soon see twenty-nine Allied flags flying outside of
NATO headquarters. NATO membership will bring Montenegro into our unique family of
nations - the most successful alliance in history,” said the Secretary General.
Source: http://nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_131132.htm?selectedLocale=en
Date: May 19, 2016
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------This Newsletter is compiled from the news posted on the official webpages of NATO and affiliate Institutions,
as well as of the Azerbaijani institutions, being edited by NATO Contact Point Embassy (CPE) in Azerbaijan.
The news does not express necessarily the official positions of NATO or Azerbaijan.
Within 2015-2016 years, the Embassy of Romania fulfils its fourth NATO CPE mandate in Azerbaijan.
Contact address: Embassy of Romania, 125A Akad. Hasan Aliyev Av., Baku, Azerbaijan, Tel: +99412/4656378, E-mail:
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