Zakir Hasanov
Turkish, Azerbaijani defense ministers discuss tension at Armenia border
Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar held a telephone conversation on Nov. 16 with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Zakir Hasanov, to discuss Azerbaijan-Armenia tension.
Hasanov informed Akar about recent tension at the Armenian border, stressing that Armenia's "provocation was prevented," according to a statement by the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.
Turkey-Greece hold consultative talks in Ankara
The 63rd round of the consultative talks between Turkey and Greece took place in Ankara on Oct. 6 amid recent bilateral tensions between the two neighbors regarding the eastern Mediterranean.
Ahead of the meeting, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar on Oct. 5 urged Greece to keep dialogue channels open in bilateral disputes.
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Greece should not be provoked by others against Turkey: Defense minister
Greece should not be provoked by others against Turkey, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Oct. 5.
Underlining that Turkey has always believed in a peaceful solution in compliance with international law and good neighbor relations, he noted that Ankara favors dialogue with Athens.
Threat against Azerbaijan perceived as threats against Turkey: Defense minister
Any threats against Azerbaijan will be looked upon as threats against Turkey, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said.
Turkish, Azerbaijani defense chiefs discuss bilateral defense
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar met with his Azerbaijani counterpart on Aug. 17.
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Akar met with Zakir Hasanov in Istanbul, on the sidelines of the 15th International Defense Industry Fair, one of the world's largest global defense events.
Turkish-Russian joint Karabakh center to start operating
The Turkish defense minister on Jan. 30 announced the completion of the construction of the Turkish-Russian joint monitoring center in Upper Karabakh, saying it would become operational as of Jan. 30.
Minister Hulusi Akar told Anadolu Agency that he has discussed matters of defense and security with his Azerbaijani counterpart Zakir Hasanov over the phone.
Turkish, Russian troops to defend Azerbaijan's rights: Defense Minister Akar
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has urged Armenia not to attempt to violate the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh in an address to Turkish troops deployed in Azerbaijan to jointly monitor the implementation of a deal between Baku and Yerevan.
Bulgarian Defense Minister Meets with Azerbaijan Counterpart
The sides discussed the current state and prospects for the development of cooperation between the two countries
Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Colonel General Zakir Hasanov on Tuesday met with a delegation headed by Krasimir Karakachanov, Deputy Prime Minister for Public Order and Security and Minister of Defense Bulgaria, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry informed.
Azerbaijan, Bulgaria Mull Issues of Military co-op
Azerbaijan's defense minister, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov met with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bulgaria in Azerbaijan Nikolay Yankov, Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry said in a message July 9.
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Nagorno-Karabakh Shelling Continues amid Conflicting Reports of Casualties
Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian separatists have continued to exchange fire in the area of the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, with the Azeri army threatening to shell its capital, Stepanakert.
Zakir Hasanov, the country's Defense Minister on Tuesday warned Azerbaijan's military would target Stepanakert unless the separatists stop with what Baku calls "aggression".