At the meeting hosted by the Defense Ministry, Colonel General Z. Hasanov welcomed the Iranian guests and expressed his satisfaction with seeing them in Azerbaijan, the local Azeri media reported.
The Minister congratulated the guest on the occasion of the Iran’s Navy Day. The Azeri Minister of Defense further described Azerbaijan-Iran relations as long-standing and having roots in history and emphasized the importance of mutual visits in terms of further development of military cooperation.
Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, for his part, expressed his gratitude for the hospitality, and congratulated the Minister of Defense on the restoration of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, as well as on the achievements of the Azerbaijan Army, Azrnews website reported
He conveyed the greetings of the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri. The Iranian Navy Chief expressed confidence that such meetings would make positive contributions to bilateral military cooperation.
During the meeting, detailed views were exchanged on the development prospects of military cooperation between the two countries, regional security and a number of other topics.
MNA
