Upon arrival, Dehqan was warmly welcomed by senior Azeri defense official in Baku airport.

The visit is made at the official invitation of Azerbaijani Defense Minister, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov.

While in Azerbaijan Republic, Dehqan is set to hold talks with several high-ranking Azeri political-defensive officials on issues of mutual interests, regional and international developments.

Iran and Azerbaijan Republic boast a 759-kilometer joint border.

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