Iran-Azerbaijan-Border
Iranian and Azeri officials signed an agreement on Wednesday for border cooperation.

The document was signed by Iran's Commander of Border Guards Qasem Rezaei and his Azeri counterpart Alcin Qoliyev.

Rezaei arrived in Baku on a two-day visit at the head of delegation on Monday to attend the third session of Iran-Azerbaijan border guards.

He has, so far, met with Azeri President Ilham Aliyev and Defense Minister Colonel General Safar Abiyev.

Promotion of Tehran-Baku cooperation to protect their joint borders, as well as exchange of views and experience between the two countries to confront border violations are major topics discussed in the agreement.

Speaking to reporters after the document signing ceremony, the Iranian officials said Tehran and Baku enjoyed good cooperation in their joint borders.

He added that the fight against illegal drugs smuggling from Iran's eastern neighbor (Afghanistan) was a major issue discussed at the third meeting of Iran-Azerbaijan border guards.

Meanwhile, Qoliyev told reporters that officials of the two countries had constructive talks for strengthening bilateral cooperation.

He added that border guards of the two countries hold their annual meeting on a regular basis in Tehran or Baku.