Azerbaijan’s Minister of Internal Affairs meets with Iranian counterpart
Baku, October 12, AZERTAC
A delegation led by Eskandar Momeni, Minister of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Iran, arrived in Azerbaijan on October 12 for a visit.
Eskandar Momeni and the accompanying delegation visited the Alley of Honors to pay tribute to the memory of Heydar Aliyev, National Leader of the Azerbaijani people. They also commemorated the renowned ophthalmologist and academician Zarifa Aliyeva. The delegation then visited the Alley of Martyrs.
Azerbaijan’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Colonel-General Vilayat Eyvazov met with a delegation led by Eskandar Momeni.
Highlighting the importance of cooperation between the two countries' ministries of internal affairs, Minister Vilayat Eyvazov emphasized that combating key forms of transnational organized crime such as illicit drug trafficking, international terrorism, human trafficking, illegal migration and cybercrime—remains a top priority and that effective activity against these threats are possible only through joint efforts.
Minister Vilayat Eyvazov said that Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs is interested in identifying new areas of cooperation and further expanding bilateral ties.
The minister then highlighted the current crime situation in Azerbaijan, noting that law enforcement agencies undertake comprehensive measures in close coordination to combat organized crime, international terrorism, extremism, separatism and illicit drug trafficking.
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and the detailed information provided. He mentioned that exchanging information and experience in combating transnational organized crime would positively impact regional security. He also emphasized that Iranian law enforcement agencies attach great importance to further strengthening cooperation with their Azerbaijani counterparts.
Mojtaba Demirchilou, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Azerbaijan, also attended the meeting.
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