BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 10. The visit of
Iranian Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics, Aziz
Nasirzadeh, to Azerbaijan is significant for reinforcing regional
stability, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei,
said during a press conference in Tehran, Trend reports.
Baghaei emphasized that Iran is committed to fostering deeper
cooperation and building trust with regional nations, particularly
those within the South Caucasus. He underscored the strategic
significance of the South Caucasus for Iran, asserting that the
country perceives peace and stability in this region as integral to
its own security.
He further highlighted that the defense minister’s visit to
Azerbaijan follows closely on the heels of Iranian Foreign Minister
Seyed Abbas Araghchi's recent trip to Baku. Baghaei pointed out
that these high-level visits and consultations are viewed by Tehran
as critical for maintaining and reinforcing mutual trust among the
countries in the region.
"During the defense minister’s visit to Azerbaijan, discussions
focused on areas of shared concern in defense and security,"
Baghaei remarked. "This visit is expected to play a pivotal role in
fortifying bilateral trust, particularly within the political and
security domains."
Iranian Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics, Aziz
Nasirzadeh, visited Azerbaijan on February 6. Meanwhile, President
of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation of
the Islamic Republic of Iran led by Minister of Defence and Armed
Forces Logistics Aziz Nasirzadeh on February 6.
