National Guard Delegation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan Paid a Working Visit to Azerbaijan

The delegation from Kazakhstan was led by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs – Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard, Ansagan Baltabekov. As part of the visit, a bilateral meeting was held with the Minister of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Vilayat Eyvazov.

The parties discussed strengthening and expanding cooperation in the field of public order. In addition, the Kazakhstani delegation was briefed on the activities of the Main Departments for Internal Troops, Combating Organized Crime, and Public Security of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

During the meetings, Major General A. Baltabekov, head of the delegation, emphasized the importance of exchanging experience and best practices developed in recent years in the field of public security.

In turn, the Commander of the Internal Troops of Azerbaijan, Lieutenant General Shahin Mammadov, expressed readiness to expand cooperation with the Kazakhstani side in order to improve operational and combat activities.

The delegation also visited a military unit responsible for maintaining public order in Baku, where they were shown the weapons and equipment in service with the Internal Troops of Azerbaijan. Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan, Ansagan Baltabekov, also reviewed the barracks, soldiers’ rations, a special forces unit, and a canine training facility.

Particular attention was given to familiarization with the activities of the Military Institute of the Internal Troops. Established in 2014, the institute trains cadets and graduates commissioned officers for the Azerbaijani law enforcement troops.

The parties exchanged views on officer training, teaching methodologies, and discussed prospects for cooperation between the educational institutions of the law enforcement troops of the two countries.

At the conclusion of the visit, both sides expressed their intention to continue strengthening partnership ties and further develop cooperation in the field of public order and law enforcement.

 

Press Service of the National Guard
Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan