Ilham Aliyev and Abbas Araghchi discuss future of Baku-Tehran ties

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Baku.

Ilham Aliyev noted that Azerbaijan and Iran share a long history of relations, and the centuries-long coexistence of the two peoples gives special significance to these ties.

Expressing satisfaction with the recent intensification of bilateral relations, the Azerbaijani leader emphasized that the visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Azerbaijan, as well as reciprocal visits by other high-ranking officials, contribute to the further expansion of cooperation.

President Aliyev noted that the bilateral agenda is broad and covers numerous areas, adding that concrete roadmaps exist for all issues. Highlighting the highly effective work of the intergovernmental commission, the head of state pointed to cooperation in economic, trade, transport, energy, and other fields.

The Azerbaijani leader expressed confidence that the visit of the Iranian delegation would be successful and productive.

Expressing gratitude for the reception, Seyed Abbas Araghchi first conveyed the greetings of President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian to the head of state. He noted that the Iranian leader holds great respect for President Ilham Aliyev and for Azerbaijan. The FM added that after being elected President of Iran, Pezeshkian instructed the government to further strengthen relations with Azerbaijan.

Araghchi also emphasized the deep-rooted nature of Azerbaijan-Iran relations and stressed the importance of further deepening these ties.

During the meeting, the sides also exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.

Later, Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov also had one-on-one and extended-format meetings with Araghchi.