(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 7.​ A delegation of the Azerbaijan Naval Forces led by First Deputy Commander of the Azerbaijan Naval Forces-Chief of Staff, 1st Grade Captain Teymur Murshudov, visited the city of Karachi to participate in the 11th Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference PIMEC-2025, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense said in a statement, Trend reports.

During the visit, meetings were held with senior officials of the Pakistan Naval Forces. During the meetings, issues on cooperation between the naval forces of the two brotherly countries and other matters of mutual interest were discussed in detail.

As part of the international event, the Azerbaijani delegation participated in various conferences covering topics included in the agenda, such as green energy, maritime security, environmental protection, the marine economy, maritime trade and transportation, as well as marine tourism.

It should be noted that the event was organized with the aim of bringing together the world's leading figures and investors in the maritime industry to show Pakistan's potential in the fields of maritime trade, defense, and technology.

The Azerbaijan Naval Forces comprise a contingent of 2,200 military personnel, augmented by a fleet of around 24 vessels. This operational force encompasses a maritime security contingent tasked with safeguarding the aquatic boundary in the Caspian Sea theater.

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