St. petersburg: Navy Commanders of the Caspian Sea Littoral States convened in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense told AZERTAC. The meeting focused on regional security in the Caspian Sea, military-naval cooperation, and the organization of joint exercises. It was attended by a delegation led by Commander of the Azerbaijan Navy, 1st Grade Captain Shahin Mammadov.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, discussions were held on cooperation in hydrography and enhancing navigation safety in the Caspian Sea. The exchange of hydrographic data and the organization of joint research activities were also on the agenda. Participants explored ways to expand cooperation formats among the Caspian littoral states to strengthen mutual trust and security.