The 4th protocol meeting on Caspian Sea maritime safety has kicked off in Tehran on Monday.

Iran Press/Iran News: Representatives of Iran, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan are participating in the meeting. The meeting will run until Dec. 11.

The meeting participants will discuss improving safety of vessels in the Caspian Sea, mechanisms in search and rescue operations, oversight and inspection of vessels, as well as protection of the marine environment, Iran Press reported.

The deputy director for the Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran (PMO), Hadi Haghshenas said, "This meeting is aimed at ensuring the safety of the Caspian Sea, as well as the preservation of its environment." 101/202

 

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