BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 16. Iran continues
its efforts to accelerate the implementation of joint projects with
Azerbaijan while strengthening long-term bilateral and regional
cooperation, Alireza Jabbari, Iran's deputy ambassador to
Azerbaijan, said in an interview with Trend.
In his statement, Jabbari emphasized Tehran’s full respect for
Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity.
“By leveraging our shared cultural and civilizational potential,
Iran consistently works to create the necessary conditions for
safeguarding national interests and ensuring the swift execution of
joint projects. Our goal is to contribute to long-term bilateral
and regional cooperation with our friendly and brotherly neighbor,
Azerbaijan, while promoting stability, security, and prosperity for
both peoples,” he said.
He highlighted recent diplomatic gestures, noting that
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and Foreign Minister Jeyhun
Bayramov sent personal congratulatory messages to Iranian President
Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the
occasion of Iran’s National Day, marking the 47th anniversary of
the Islamic Revolution.
Jabbari highlighted that the congratulatory messages from the
highest leadership of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Iran
underscored a strong commitment to expanding comprehensive
cooperation between the two friendly, brotherly, and neighboring
nations. He emphasized that these messages reflect the deep
historical, religious, and cultural bonds shared by both peoples,
serving as a clear testament to the unbreakable historical ties and
enduring fraternal relations between the two nations.
The official also pointed to the participation of Azerbaijan’s
Deputy Prime Minister and co-chair of the Iran-Azerbaijan Joint
Economic Commission, Shahin Mustafayev, in Baku’s National Day
event, describing it as a clear demonstration of both countries’
political will to deepen bilateral relations.
"The historic visit of the President of the Islamic Republic of
Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, to the Republic of Azerbaijan in April
2025 marked the beginning of a new chapter in bilateral relations.
During the visit, the heads of state signed a joint statement,
alongside seven key agreements covering political consultations,
transport cooperation, cultural exchanges, healthcare, media,
investment, and trade. Agreements on the completion and expedited
commissioning of the Kalale-Aghband automobile bridge over the Araz
River further underscored a proactive and positive approach to
strengthening relations in recent years.
President Pezeshkian’s acceptance of President Ilham Aliyev’s
invitation to visit Azerbaijan a second time in 2025, to
participate in the 17th Summit of the Heads of State of the
Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member countries in
Khankendi, clearly reflects the firm determination of both leaders
to deepen and advance their nations’ ties," he said.
Jabbari concluded that the upcoming session of the 17th
Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Commission in Baku will provide
fresh momentum for expanding economic, trade, and cultural ties
between the two friendly and brotherly nations.
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