The 3rd conference on maritime cooperation to safeguard the Caspian Sea kicked off with the participation of Iran, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan in capital city of Tehran.

Maritime safety, promoting interaction mechanisms on inspection and rescue affairs and taking advantage of legal capacities in controlling and inspecting ships were among the most important topic which be discussed in the conference.

Maritime accidents and the need for realizing regional cooperation are among the issues that had been reviewed in the form of multilateral agreements over the past two years.The meetings are scheduled to be held and MoUs to be signed by Caspian Sea Littoral States.

This meeting will continue tomorrow 29 May,

The Islamic Republic of Iran has a pioneering and constructive role in providing a safe and environmentally friendly marine environment.

The second round of the conference attended by Iran, Russia, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan was held in Turkmenistan.