IRGC, Azerbaijani Armed Forces begin joint military drill

ArmInfo.The ground force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has kicked off a joint military drill with the Azerbaijani Armed Forces in northwest  Iran.  As reported by IRNA, citing the IRGC, the four-day drill,  named "Araks Joint Exercises", began on Sunday morning.  The drill,  taking place in the border district of Aslan-Duz in Ardabil Province,  involves special  forces of the IRGC and the Azerbaijan's Army.

It is noted that the exercises are aimed at strengthening ties  between the two countries and their bilateral cooperation on fighting  illegally- organized armed groups. The exercise is also aimed at  protecting security of joint borders, promoting military capabilities  and expanding defense cooperation at tactical and operational levels,  in accordance with the agreements   reached in line with common  interests of the two sides.