POLITICS
Azerbaijani Defence Minister meets Iranian Vice President in Tehran
Tehran, April 16 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijani Defence Minister, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov has met Iranian Vice President Ishag Jahangiri as part of his official visit to Tehran.
The Iranian Vice President noted that an official visit of Azerbaijan`s President Ilham Aliyev to the country was the beginning of the new era in the development of the bilateral ties.
He noted that the documents signed between the two countries would give great impetus to expanding the bilateral cooperation.
Azerbaijani Minister Zakir Hasanov said that both countries were interested in boosting bilateral ties on all fronts, as well as in the field of security.
The Azerbaijani delegation led by Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov also met Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Colonel-General Hassan Firuzabadi.
They discussed the security issues between Iran and Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijani Ambassador to Iran Javanshir Akhundov was present at the meeting.