Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, met with Khalaf Khalafov, Special Assistant to Azerbaijan’s President, to discuss enhancing bilateral relations. Their dialogue focused on cooperation in various sectors, particularly in the Caspian Sea, emphasizing sustainable development and resource management. They reaffirmed the need for peace and stability in the South Caucasus and the importance of collaboration within the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA). Gharibabadi stressed that good-faith dialogue is essential for resolving misunderstandings and fostering stronger ties, while both officials acknowledged the potential for collaborative projects in trade, culture, and security.