Baku:President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Eskandar Momeni, the Iranian Interior Minister, highlighting the importance of cooperation between the two nations in security, public order, and other areas.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, President Aliyev expressed optimism about the success of the Iranian Interior Minister’s visit, viewing it as a continuation of ongoing bilateral discussions. He reflected on a recent Azerbaijani delegation’s visit to Iran, where significant meetings took place.
Eskandar Momeni, expressing gratitude for the reception, conveyed greetings from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who fondly remembered his meetings with President Aliyev. In response, President Aliyev sent his greetings back to President Pezeshkian and recalled their recent meeting in Turkmenistan.
The Iranian Interior Minister emphasized the importance that President Pezeshkian places on strengthening ties between the two countries’ authorities. He also thanked Azerbaijan for its humanitarian support during emergencies like earthquakes and forest fires.
Discussions during the meeting included ongoing negotiations to ease regional tensions. President Aliyev expressed hope for a resolution to the current Middle Eastern conflicts through dialogue, and both parties explored future cooperation prospects between their countries’ institutions.