Iran and Azerbaijan Strengthen Bonds: Araghchi Emphasizes Mutual Respect in Expanding Ties
In the realm of international relations, Iran and Azerbaijan stand out due to their deep historical, cultural, and religious connections. Recently, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral relations based on mutual respect and trust during a meeting with Hikmat Hajiyev, the foreign policy adviser to Azerbaijan’s president.
During their discussions, Araghchi highlighted several key points regarding the relationship between Iran and Azerbaijan:
- Both countries share numerous commonalities, including historical, cultural, religious, and kinship ties.
- Iran is committed to fostering good neighborliness and strengthening relations with its neighboring countries.
- President Masoud Pezeshkian is particularly focused on enhancing ties with Azerbaijan.
- The Caucasus region’s developments significantly impact security and stability in neighboring countries.
- Iran supports regional dialogue to resolve issues without external interference.
Araghchi expressed hope that the collaboration between the two nations would flourish based on the principles of respect and trust. He reiterated Iran’s commitment to supporting neighboring countries in achieving their goals through dialogue, free from harmful external influences.
In response, Hikmat Hajiyev underscored the significance of strengthening ties between the “two neighboring and brotherly countries” as a priority for Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev. He acknowledged that both nations possess numerous capacities to enhance bilateral cooperation.
In a separate meeting with Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Hajiyev stated that Azerbaijan is dedicated to advancing relations with Iran. He firmly asserted that no foreign country can undermine the strong ties between Tehran and Baku.
Echoing these sentiments, Ahmadian emphasized the brotherly relationship between Iran and Azerbaijan, describing it as a duty to maintain and develop their friendship. He cautioned that both countries should remain vigilant against adversarial attempts to disrupt their ties.
Through continuous dialogue and cooperation, Iran and Azerbaijan aim to solidify their relationship, ensuring that it remains resilient against external pressures.
