The first joint meeting was held at the Caspian Sea Ecology Research Center in 2020 with the presence of the head and deputies of the Caspian Sea Ecology Research Center and the general manager and the deputy director of capture fisheries of the Mazandaran Department of Fisheries. At the meeting, the parties discussed issues of cooperation and optimal use of facilities, equipment and specialized staff of the research center. Important topics discussed:
-Cooperation in launching and conducting research patrols by the Gilan ship in the deep sea
-Participate in the implementation of research - extension projects
-Establishing a joint committee to conduct needs assessment and prioritize research projects
-Supporting applied – product projects and attracting investors