BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 6. The current
status of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Iran, transit
and border projects, as well as programs for expanding oil and gas
cooperation, have been reviewed.
According to the Iranian government's information portal, these
issues were discussed during a phone call between Farzaneh Sadegh,
Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development, and Shahin
Mustafayev, Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan.
During the conversation, Farzaneh Sadegh drew attention to joint
meetings held in the fields of gas, electricity, and freight
transport, emphasizing the importance of promptly setting up a
joint committee to evaluate the outcomes of these discussions.
Stating that Iran's transport infrastructure was damaged during
wartime conditions, the Iranian minister noted that the affected
roads have been restored and that the process of upgrading roads
under existing projects is ongoing.
Sadegh also noted that the positive trajectory in bilateral
relations is driven by close cooperation and dialogue between the
two presidents and officials at all levels.
For his part, Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin
Mustafayev touched upon progress on railway projects, noting
advancements in the construction of the railway line toward Aghband
in Azerbaijan. He added that once work on the Iranian section is
completed, this route could play a key role in boosting freight
transport capacity.
Mustafayev stressed that the Iranian government's efforts to
restore and maintain active transit routes are highly
commendable.
In closing, both sides emphasized the importance of further
strengthening strategic and economic cooperation.
