Iranian warships head to Baku

 The home-made Damavand destroyer and a missile-armed vessel, dubbed Joshan will arrive in Baku for an official visit on Oct. 18, Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry reported October 17.

 

The Iranian delegation will visit the grave of Azerbaijan’s national leader Heydar Aliyev in the Alley of Honor and also the Alley of Martyrs.

 

The delegation headed by Captain 1st rank Abdul Hossein Zafari is planning to meet with the command of the Azerbaijani Naval Forces, to visit the Azerbaijan High Military School and to participate in a number of other events.

 

It is also planned to organize a walk in Baku for the military personnel of the warships to be acquainted with cultural and historical monuments as well as a friendly soccer match.

 

The visit will last until October 21.