The Azerbaijani Army must maintain a high level of combat readiness and professionalism at all times to be prepared for any provocations and to ensure that no one can speak to us in a dictatorial or ultimatum manner, Minister of Defense, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov, said this on August 3 at the expanded board meeting on the results of the first half of 2024 at the Ministry of Defense, Paralel.Az reports.

The Minister of Defense also emphasized the importance of learning the proper operation and effective combat application of newly acquired modern weapons and equipment.