President Ilham Aliyev Receives Iranian Minister to Advance Bilateral Economic Cooperation
Baku, The Gulf Observer: On February 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, received a delegation led by Farzaneh Sadegh, Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Co-Chair of the Azerbaijan-Iran Intergovernmental Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation.
During the meeting, the sides fondly recalled Farzaneh Sadegh’s previous visit to Azerbaijan last year and her earlier meeting with the Azerbaijani President.
President Aliyev referred to his recent telephone conversation with Masoud Pezeshkian, noting that issues related to cooperation between Azerbaijan and Iran, as friendly nations, were discussed during the call.
Expressing satisfaction with the expansion of the bilateral agenda, President Aliyev emphasized that joint projects implemented by Azerbaijan and Iran would create broad opportunities not only for the two countries but also for the wider region. He voiced hope that all key matters would be thoroughly discussed during the minister’s visit and that the trip would produce positive outcomes.
Farzaneh Sadegh expressed her pleasure at returning to Azerbaijan and thanked the head of state for the warm reception. She conveyed the greetings of President Masoud Pezeshkian, stressing that the Iranian leadership attaches special importance to strengthening ties with Azerbaijan.
President Aliyev expressed his gratitude for the greetings and requested that his own regards be conveyed to the Iranian President.
Highlighting the historical, religious, and cultural bonds between the two countries, the Iranian minister underscored the importance of further enhancing bilateral cooperation.
The meeting also emphasized the significance of the upcoming 17th session of the State Commission on Economic, Trade, and Humanitarian Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Iran, scheduled to be held in Baku. The two sides discussed key regional initiatives, including the development of the North–South Transport Corridor and the construction of a highway bridge over the Araz River connecting the Aghband and Kelaleh areas, along with other issues of mutual interest.
