Speaking on a weekly presser on Monday morning, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmail Baghey spoke about President Pezeschkian’s visit to Baku.
The president’s visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan was extremely important and it took several months to prepare for the visit, Baghey told reporters, adding, “This visit can open a new chapter between the two countries.”
“The relationship with Azerbaijan is very important,” Baghhai said.
“Stability and security in the South Caucasus are important to us,” Baguewi said.
Iranian diplomats said the trip is important for Iran at both a bilateral level, adding that Iran and Azerbaijan enjoy historical, cultural and religious ties.
President Masoud Pezeshkian will arrive in Baku on Monday to hold meetings and meetings with Azeri officials.
The official welcome ceremony for the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan of Pesheshkian will be held at Zagurba Palace.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragci accompanied Pezeshkian on this official visit.
“The purpose of my trip is to official invitations from neighboring countries and I am also interested in this trip,” Pezeschkian said before leaving.
“The Republic of Azerbaijan has appropriate grounds to strengthen relations between the two countries,” the Iranian president added, “the relationship with Azerbaijan is historical, cultural and profound.”
“The promotion of commercial, scientific and economic issues between the two countries is being emphasized. The development of corridors that can promote traffic between Iran and Azerbaijan will also be considered,” he said.
He also said he will meet businessmen, scholars and Iranians living in the Republic of Azerbaijan on the sidelines of the trip.
MNA/