BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 24. On April 24,
Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev received Mojtaba Demirchilou, the
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic
Republic of Iran to Azerbaijan, Trend reports.


According to the information, the Prosecutor General first
expressed his condolences to the Iranian side on the death of the
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed
Ali Khamenei, as well as on the loss of a large number of civilians
as a result of recent events, and expressed hope for the
restoration of peace in the region soon.


He also noted that the peoples of Azerbaijan and Iran are
friendly and brotherly nations, and that ancient historical,
cultural, and religious ties exist between our countries. He
particularly emphasized that the existing sincere and friendly
relations between the heads of state of both countries contribute
to the deepening of cooperation in all areas, including the legal
sphere.


In addition, the Prosecutor General recalled his working visit
to İran in 2022 at the invitation of his counterpart, and also
noted the productive meetings with the heads of Iranian law
enforcement agencies held at various venues.


Expressing his gratitude for the warm welcome, Ambassador
Mojtaba Demirchilou spoke about the importance of ties between the
two countries, noting his deep appreciation for President Ilham
Aliyev’s personal condolences regarding recent events, which he
conveyed during a visit to the Iranian Embassy, and for the
comprehensive support provided by the Republic of Azerbaijan to the
Iranian people.







He noted that the Republic of Azerbaijan was the first to
provide humanitarian aid to Iran, and this is of particular
significance to the other side. At the same time, the fact that our
country is creating conditions for humanitarian aid sent by other
countries to pass through its territory is also a friendly gesture
and is highly appreciated.


The ambassador also highlighted the importance of further
strengthening existing cooperation between the law enforcement
agencies of Azerbaijan and Iran.


During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to
combating various types of crime, particularly drug trafficking,
providing legal assistance in criminal cases, extradition, the
transfer of prisoners, and enhancing the effectiveness of
activities in these areas. In addition, the parties exchanged views
on organizing mutual visits to further develop relations.