Baku:President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, held a meeting with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni on October 12 to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in security and public order.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, President Aliyev emphasized the significance of high-level collaboration between Azerbaijan and Iran across various sectors. He expressed optimism about the success of the Iranian delegation’s visit, framing it as a continuation of ongoing bilateral engagements, including a recent Azerbaijani delegation visit to Iran.
Eskandar Momeni conveyed greetings from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to President Aliyev and expressed satisfaction in visiting Azerbaijan, highlighting the friendly relations between the two nations. President Aliyev reciprocated the greetings and mentioned his recent meetings with the Iranian President, including a recent encounter in Turkmenistan.
The Iranian Interior Minister highlighted the importance the Iranian President places on developing relations with Azerbaijan and expressed gratitude for the humanitarian support provided by Azerbaijan during emergencies in Iran, such as earthquakes and forest fires.
Discussions at the meeting also covered negotiations aimed at reducing regional tensions. President Aliyev expressed hope for a peaceful resolution to the current Middle East tensions through dialogue. The meeting concluded with discussions on potential cooperation between the countries’ relevant institutions and other mutual interests.