March 12, 2012 - 14:16 AMT
Azerbaijani Defense Minister to visit Iran

Azerbaijani Defense Minister Safar Abiyev is due to arrive in Tehran on Monday, March 12, to meet with his Iranian counterpart Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi and other Iranian officials.

During his stay, Abiyev and his entourage will hold separate meetings with Iran's defense minister and other top Iranian officials on issues of mutual interest. The two sides will also discuss regional and international developments as well as defense cooperation between the two countries, Fars News Agency reported.