Azerbaijan Not to Let Its Soil Be Used for Any Aggression against Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Republic of Azerbaijan’s deputy prime minister gave an assurance that his country will not allow its soil to be employed for any act of aggression against the neighbors, including Iran.
In a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Tehran on Tuesday, Azeri Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev pointed to the productive and constructive talks with the Iranian officials, saying his visit to Tehran signifies Baku’s commitment to enhancing relations with Iran.
He described the cooperation between the two countries in the fields of trade, investment, transit, electricity, water, and oil as beneficial and constructive.
Mustafayev further expressed hope that, given the significant capacities of both countries, bilateral cooperation under Iran’s new administration would expand even further.
Pointing to the developments in the Caucasus region, he emphasized Baku’s approach to establishing peace in the region.
Mustafayev also underscored that the Republic of Azerbaijan would not allow its territory to be used for aggression against its neighbors.
For his part, Araqchi highlighted the importance of Azerbaijan in Iran’s foreign policy, expressing hope that the relations between the two countries would continue to grow.
He also hailed the determination of regional countries to resolve issues through negotiation and reach a peace agreement, offering Iran’s readiness to assist in this process.
The Iranian foreign minister also pointed to the crimes committed by the Zionist regime against the defenseless people of Palestine and Lebanon, with the support of certain Western countries, stressing the need for global action to halt these atrocities, the Foreign Ministry’s website reported.
Araqchi reaffirmed Iran’s opposition to foreign intervention in the Caucasus and emphasized the importance of utilizing regional capacities, including the 3+3 consultative mechanism.