Tehran, Baku to expand military, defense ties: Iranian defense minister
ISNA - Iranian Students' News Agency
Wed / 21 February 2018 / 14:27
Tehran (ISNA) – Iranian defense minister has arrived in Azerbaijan's Baku at the head of a high-ranking delegation to explore ways of broadening defense collaboration between the two countries.
Iranian defense minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami on Wednesday held talks with his Azeri counterpart Zakir Hasanov and Azeri President Ilham Aliyev.
During his two-day stay, he will also meet with Prime Minister Artur Rasizade and other senior officials to discuss bilateral cooperation and exchange views on international issues of mutual concern.
Speaking to reporters upon his arrival on Wednesday, General Hatami said the two neighbours could finalize agreements on technological and technical cooperation between their defense industries, including joint production of military equipment.
"I hope we can engage in meaningful negotiations with Azeri officials on bilateral and regional cooperation … which could help boost stability in the region and improve Tehran-Baku relations", Hatami said.
Back in November, Tehran and Baku formed a joint commission on defense cooperation, signaling their will to strengthen bonds of friendship, IFP News reported.
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