Great Britain May Provide Military Aid to Azerbaijan

AssA-Irada 14/12/2004 11:07

Great Britain may provide military and technical assistance for the
upgrade of the Azerbaijani Army and establishment of various entities.

This was discussed at a Monday meeting of President Ilham Aliyev with
British Minister of Defence Geoffrey Hoon. Also considered were issues
related to Azerbaijan’s integration with European entities and a plan
of action on the NATO-Azerbaijan Individual Partnership Plan.

Afterwards, Aliyev held meetings at various commissions of the British
parliament.

On Tuesday, President Aliyev is expected to meet with British Prime
Minister Tony Blair, Foreign Minister Jack Straw and other officials
to discuss the Upper Garabagh conflict and economic relations between
the two countries.

During the visit to last till Wednesday, Aliyev is also scheduled to
hold meetings at various commissions of the British parliament. He is
also expected to meet BP President George Brown and heads of several
other companies.

While in London, President Aliyev will also speak at a conference
entitled` The development of non-oil sector of Azerbaijan’.