The scientific and practical conference "The Caspian Sea is a Sea of Friendship and Consent" is being held in the Avaza tourist zone, devoted to the International Day of the Caspian Sea celebrated today The participants of the meeting were the representatives of reputable international organizations and Caspian littoral countries, diplomats, scientists and specialists of industrial enterprises. Key issues of protecting the marine environment of the Caspian Sea are discussed at the event, as well as the further plans for the development of cooperation between the Caspian countries in various fields and prospects for the implementation of new regional projects