Why it matters:
As the two countries enjoy a religious and cultural commonality, such an economically driven visit to Baku can add to the unity and cooperation of the two sides. This is Pezeshkian's 1st visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, as the President of Iran.
The big picture:
The Iranian Chamber of Commerce's trade delegation, consisting of 120 businessmen from various sectors, is visiting Azerbaijan to explore opportunities for collaboration.
What they are saying:
Pezeshkian: "I hope that our presence and the agreements that will certainly be signed following previous meetings among our experts will mark the beginning of a movement for greater steps in our relations with Azerbaijan."
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev: "In discussions with Mr. Pezeshkian, we emphasized the development of relations between Iran and Azerbaijan in all sectors."
"Certainly, this development of relations will serve the interests of the two brotherly nations. God willing, with the special recommendations and directives of the two presidents of Iran and Azerbaijan, our relations will gain special momentum."
Key points:
- The Iranian trade delegation is led by Samad Hassan-zadeh, head of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce.
- The three-day visit includes a business forum aimed at facilitating direct meetings between economic actors from both countries.
- The discussions highlight a mutual interest in expanding cooperation across various sectors, including agriculture, industry, and transportation.
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