Iran, Azerbaijan to expand ties in shipping industry

EghtesadOnline: Iran and Azerbaijan Ports and Shipping officials, in a meeting in capital city of Azerbaijan, stressed the significance of developing bilateral cooperation in shipping industry.

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13 November 2016

An Iranian delegation headed by the Managing Director of Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran traveled to Azerbaijani to discuss mutual relations in shipping and expanding ties in this regard, ISNA reported.

According to Azerbaijan’s official website, both sides discussed cooperation in maritime transport, repair of ships, dredging, agency services, education, etc.

Jabbar Jalilian, head of the Iranian delegation, expressed confidence in the capacity to implement joint projects with the Azerbaijani company.

This year presidents Hassan Rouhani and Ilham Aliyev exchanged visits, where they signed several MoUs on boosting bilateral ties.