BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 10. For the first
time, governors from the Caspian littoral countries will gather in
Rasht on November 17–18 for a landmark meeting aimed at enhancing
regional cooperation, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail
Baghaei announced, Trend reports.
The initiative, proposed by Iran during the third Caspian
Economic Forum, received approval from all five littoral
states.
The event will see participation from governors representing the
coastal provinces of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, and
Turkmenistan. Iran’s Foreign Minister and Interior Minister will
officially inaugurate the session.
In addition to provincial governors, several autonomous regions
from the littoral countries are also expected to join, with a total
of nine provinces and regions participating, Baghaei said.
The meeting aims to foster dialogue and collaboration on
regional development, economic initiatives, and shared challenges
across the Caspian region.
