The Big Picture:
The bilateral relations between Iran and Azerbaijan have been multifaceted, marked by cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, security, and regional politics; thus, Tehran and Baku try to cooperate in these fields to further relations. In this regard, the Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan, Hikmet Hajiyev held discussions with Mehdi Sanaei, Political Advisor to the Iranian President, and Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi.
What They Are Saying:
During these meetings, Azarbaijani and Iranian officials stressed the need to further develop bilateral ties, particularly in the economic and transit sectors.
Key Points:
- Bilateral Relations: Both sides focused on further advancing Azerbaijan-Iran relations, emphasizing peaceful coexistence, non-interference, and good neighborly ties.
- Regional Cooperation: Talks also covered cooperation in the 3+3 regional format, along with engagements in international platforms such as NAM, OIC, ECO, and CICA.
- Transit Projects: The Aghband-Nakhchivan and North-South Transport Corridors were highlighted as key regional and trans-regional initiatives benefiting both nations.
Go Deeper:
This meeting signals a strong commitment from both countries to strengthen their ties and collaborate on regional projects of mutual interest.
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Ashkan Salehian
