Minister Yavar Jamalov made a briefing on the foundation date, structure and activity of the Ministry of Defence Industry which has started its activity since a short period and stated that the defence industry in Azerbaijan was laid down in early 70-ies by great leader Heydar Aliyev and nowadays this policy is being decently pursued by the President of the Republic Mr. Ilham Aliyev. 

Minister said that the Ministry of Defence Industry was primarily founded in Azerbaijan to raise defence might of the country considering that the Republic at present lives in warfare conditions valuing the fact as an obvious case of the worthwhile policy pursued. Yavar Jamalov also noted that achievements gained by the Ministry in a short while are due to the exclusive care and attention of the Head of State towards this area.

 Minister noting works done and commitments successfully executed by the ministry in the first quarter of the year 2008 in order to strengthening the military might of the Republic and reduce foreign dependence stated his assurance that the Ministry of Defence Industry will worthily fulfill all obligations undertaken for making defence power of the country mightier justifying by that the confidence of the Head of State.