Zakir Hasanov, Azerbaijani defense minister, colonel-general, met with Turkish counterpart Ismet Yilmaz May 15, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry said.

Hasanov said that the military ties between Azerbaijan and Turkey are based on brotherhood and mutual understanding of the two countries.

Yilmaz stressed the importance of such meetings to enhance bilateral relations.

Then the sides discussed regional issues and bilateral cooperation.

Ismail Alper Coskun, Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan, also attended the meeting.