Baku:A delegation from Iran, led by Minister of Interior Eskandar Momeni, visited Azerbaijan on October 12. The delegation paid respects at the Alley of Honor to National Leader Heydar Aliyev and also honored the memory of academician Zarifa Aliyeva. They subsequently visited the Alley of Martyrs.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, Minister of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan, Colonel-General Vilayat Eyvazov, met with Eskandar Momeni to discuss the importance of collaboration between the internal affairs bodies of both nations. Minister Eyvazov highlighted the necessity of joint efforts to combat transnational organized crime, including drug trafficking, terrorism, human trafficking, illegal migration, and cybercrime. He expressed Azerbaijan’s interest in exploring new areas for cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations.
During the discussions, Minister Eyvazov provided insights into Azerbaijan’s current crime situation and emphasized the comprehensive measures taken by law enforcement agencies to tackle organized crime, terrorism, extremism, separatism, and drug trafficking.
Eskandar Momeni, in response, acknowledged that exchanging information and experiences in fighting transnational organized crime could positively influence regional security. He stressed that Iran’s law enforcement is keen on enhancing their cooperation with Azerbaijani counterparts.
The meeting was also attended by Iran’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Azerbaijan, Mojtaba Demirchiloo.