Caspian countries discuss security issues in Baku

The heads of the Caspian countries' border services discussed the current security situation in the Caspian Sea  and prospects for cooperation in this regard, the Azerbaijani State Border Service reported.

The working meeting of officials of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Russia was held in Baku on Wednesday. The meeting noted the importance of establishing a framework of cooperation to ensure security in the Caspian Sea.

The sides discussed the results of the Caspian States Summit held in Baku on Nov.18, 2010, in particular the Agreement on Security Cooperation in the Caspian Sea.

The heads of the Caspian countries' border services have reached an agreement on the development and discussion at the next meeting of the working protocol "On cooperation to ensure security in the Caspian" required to address issues arising from the agreement reached at the summit.

The sides highlighted the importance of continuing the fight against international terrorism, illegal migration, smuggling and drug trafficking, as well as development of cooperation in this regard.


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