“The security of the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus region should be maintained by the countries of the region,” he said in a meeting with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov here on Monday.
Jalili added that Tehran and Baku enjoy unique, friendly, and historical ties and the two countries should make efforts to enhance their relations and make them strategic ties.
Mammadyarov expressed satisfaction over the current level of bilateral ties, adding, “Baku is examining ways to expand its cooperation with Tehran.”
The Azerbaijani foreign minister stated that the interference of foreign forces can never guarantee the security of the region.
He also said that Iran plays an important role in the security of the region and asked Iran to help resolve the situation in the Caucasus.
Close ties between Iran, Azerbaijan benefit regional states: Ahmadinejad
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said that the close relationship between Iran and Azerbaijan is to the benefit of the two nations and regional states.
Ahmadinjead made the remarks in a meeting with the Azerbaijani foreign minister here on Monday.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran sees no limitation for the expansion of bilateral ties, and Azerbaijan’s progress will make the Iranian nation happy,” he added.
Ahmadinejad also noted that the current world political situation necessitates ever closer ties between Tehran and Baku.
The Azerbaijani foreign minister stated that their close bilateral ties benefit both nations politically and economically and Baku is interested in strengthening ties with Tehran.
Mammadyarov also said that Azerbaijan will vote against any resolution against Iran.
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