Iranian delegation received by Azerbaijani deputy PM

Azerbaijan's Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev met with a delegation led by Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and discussed issues of cooperation.

The meeting highly appreciated the development of Azerbaijani-Iranian interstate relations in various areas, in particular, expressing satisfaction with the dynamics of bilateral political dialogue, Trend reported.

In this context, it was emphasized that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's official visit to Azerbaijan in April this year opened a new page in the development of bilateral relations between the two countries, which are historically based on a solid foundation of friendship and good neighborliness.

During the meeting, topical issues of mutually beneficial cooperation between Azerbaijan and Iran were discussed, as well as prospects for the development of relations in the trade, economic, transport, energy, water management, humanitarian, and other spheres.

Particular attention was paid to the development of international transport and transit corridors passing through the territories of Azerbaijan and Iran, as well as the implementation of joint projects aimed at expanding the transit potential of the region.