Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The meeting took place on December 8, APA reports.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Ilham Aliyev highlighted the longstanding relationship between Azerbaijan and Iran, underscoring the shared history and centuries of coexistence between the two nations. He expressed satisfaction with the recent strengthening of bilateral ties, noting that visits by high-ranking officials, including the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, have significantly contributed to enhancing cooperation between the two countries.
President Aliyev further emphasized that the bilateral agenda is comprehensive, encompassing numerous areas with clear roadmaps for each issue. He praised the effective work of the intergovernmental commission, citing ongoing cooperation in economic, trade, transport, and energy sectors as key areas of collaboration.
The Azerbaijani President expressed confidence in the Iranian delegation’s visit, anticipating successful and productive outcomes from the discussions.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi conveyed President Masoud Pezeshkian’s greetings to President Aliyev, highlighting the respect the Iranian leader holds for Azerbaijan and its president. Araghchi mentioned that following his election, President Pezeshkian directed the Iranian government to prioritize strengthening relations with Azerbaijan.
President Aliyev reciprocated the greetings, requesting that his own be conveyed to President Pezeshkian. Araghchi reiterated the deep-rooted nature of Azerbaijan-Iran relations and stressed the importance of further deepening these ties.
The meeting also included an exchange of views on issues of mutual interest, signaling a continued commitment to fostering strong bilateral relations.