TEHRAN, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Iran's northern neighbor Azerbaijan Republic's navy fleet docked in Iran's port city of Anzali for a three-day friendly mission, official IRNA news agency reported on Friday.
For the first time in the history of the two countries' bilateral ties, the navy fleet's visit to Iran aims to help consolidate cooperation among Caspian Sea littoral states, the report said.
Colonel Sobhan Bakirov, deputy commander of Azerbaijan Republic Navy and head of the fleet, will meet with commander of Iran's north fleet.
He will also pay tribute to Iranian martyrs and talk with governor general of Gilan province and governor of Bandar Anzali port.
The visit comes in response to Iranian naval fleet's trip to Azerbaijan to attend World Armies Contest in August.
Iran's north fleet have dispatched five navy fleets to Caspian Sea littoral states aiming at conveying Iran's message of peace and friendship and help consolidate ties and promote regional sustainable security.
