Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet Seeks Azerbaijan Defense Ties
Prime Minister Hun Manet visited Azerbaijan to discuss joint military exercises and tour domestic defense industry facilities to expand bilateral security cooperation.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet visited Azerbaijan on October 13 to expand bilateral cooperation in military, security, and defense industry sectors. During a meeting in Baku with Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, the two leaders discussed strengthening ties through military-technical cooperation and military education.
Hasanov briefed the Cambodian delegation on the Azerbaijan Army's combat experience and the results of the 44-day Patriotic War. The discussions included proposals for the exchange of expertise and the organization of joint military exercises between the two nations.
Following the diplomatic meetings, Hun Manet toured enterprises under the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense Industry. Accompanied by Deputy Ministers Mehman Bakhishov and Hidayat Azimov, the Prime Minister received briefings on the production capabilities and technological potential of the facilities. The visit highlighted Azerbaijan's efforts to develop its domestic defense industry and research and development under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev.
