Baku: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held an expanded meeting with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss ways to deepen cooperation between the two nations. The meeting, held on April 28, is seen as a significant step towards enhancing political and economic relations between Azerbaijan and Iran.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev emphasized the importance of President Pezeshkian’s visit, expressing confidence in its historical significance. During their discussions, both leaders identified ample opportunities for cooperation across various fields, underscoring the benefits such collaboration would bring to their nations. The meeting followed months of close contact between government officials from both countries, resulting in the resolution of numerous issues and preparations for the current visit.
President Pezeshkian expressed his optimism about the meeting’s outcomes, highlighting the potential for broader progress in bilateral relations. He conveyed greetings from Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, and reaffirmed Iran’s recognition of Karabakh as an integral part of Azerbaijan. Both leaders agreed that the agreements and documents to be signed during the visit would further solidify their nations’ unity and cooperation.
The meeting marks a continuation of the strong ties between Azerbaijan and Iran, with both countries committed to fostering a model of cooperation that serves their mutual interests.