January 26, 2004 - 21:45 AMT
AMERICAN OFFICERS TRAIN AZERIS TO GUARD OFFSHORE OIL PLATFORMS
Azeri-American military exercises dedicated to train Azerbaijani naval forces to guard the offshore oil platforms in the Caspian Sea began in Baku today. 18 servicemen of the US naval forces and 45 Azeri officers take part in the maneuvers; 2 patrol boat s are as well enabled. The exercises are being held in accordance with the plan of the bilateral military cooperation.