High-ranking Iranian and Azeri military officials have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two neighboring countries in the defense sector.
The first meeting of Iran-Azerbaijan Defense Commission was held in the Azeri capital of Baku on Tuesday with the participation of a high-ranking delegation from Iran’s Defense Ministry, Press TV reported.
The session was aimed at exchanging views about avenues for strengthening joint cooperation in the defense and military sectors.
In a meeting between the Iranian delegation and Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister Lieutenant General Zakir Hasanov, the two sides emphasized that the first session of the commission and the preparation of a roadmap for military and defensive cooperation would contribute to the development of Tehran-Baku ties.
Iran and Azerbaijan have recently ramped up efforts to boost defensive cooperation. The Azeri defense minister paid a visit to Tehran in April and held key talks with senior Iranian officials.
