Caspian Sea

Participants in the first meeting of governors of the Caspian Sea littoral provinces have called for expanded economic cooperation, improved transport infrastructure, and strengthened environmental protection for the strategic body of water.

Iran launched its first offshore marine weather station on the Caspian Sea to collect data and improve meteorological services.

Naval commanders of Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan signed the Caspian Sea Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Agreement, rejecting any foreign interference in the Caspian Sea affairs.

Rear Admiral Shahram Irani of Iran’s Navy says the Caspian Sea littoral states do not need foreign powers to ensure regional security.