TEHRAN – The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran has left Tehran for Baku.
President Abbas Araghchi will meet with the President and Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan and other senior officials to discuss bilateral relations between Tehran and Baku and exchange views on developments in the regional and international situation.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Bacaai said at a press conference on Sunday that Aragushi’s visit highlights the importance of Iran-Azerbaijan relations.
He emphasized, “Our relationship with Azerbaijan is extremely important. Our two countries are neighbors, share the same religion and culture, and have deep historical ties.”
Bakkai added that these diplomatic visits aim to expand cooperation and contribute to understanding, peace and stability in the Caucasus region, which is of great importance to Iran.
For the past three decades, relations between Iran and Azerbaijan have been the cornerstone of Tehran’s neighborhood policy. Shared historical, cultural and religious ties create strong potential for cooperation.
During the Oct. 21 meeting in Tehran, Araghchi held extensive talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s special assistant, Kharav Karafov. Discussions focused on ongoing cooperation, regional stability in the South Caucasus, and prospects for future cooperation across strategic areas.
During the meeting, Araghchi emphasized Tehran’s efforts to strengthen ties with Baku based on mutual respect, good neighborly relations and shared regional interests. “Iran’s policy is to develop and expand comprehensive relations with Azerbaijan and remove all obstacles in this process,” he said, noting that geographical proximity, cultural ties and common interests are the natural basis for lasting friendly relations.
Regarding the broader regional situation, Mr. Aragushi reiterated Iran’s position that peace and stability in the South Caucasus is essential for all countries in the region. He stressed respect for Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, rejected outside attempts to change the region’s boundaries, and stressed that diplomacy is the only way to resolve disputes.