On January 31, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev made a phone call to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian.
During the conversation, it was emphasized that relations between Azerbaijan and Iran are based on the principles of friendship, brotherhood, and good neighborliness, underpinned by deep historical, ethnic, and religious ties between the two peoples, Operative Information Center-OMM reports.
The heads of state expressed satisfaction with President Pezeshkian's previous visits to Azerbaijan and the productive negotiations held during their meetings, noting that these interactions have significantly contributed to the development of bilateral ties. A key point of discussion was the ongoing construction of the automobile bridge connecting the Aghband and Kalaleh settlements over the Araz River, which is proceeding according to schedule.
President Ilham Aliyev expressed concern regarding the current regional situation and stated that Azerbaijan is ready to contribute to de-escalating tensions. He emphasized that Azerbaijan consistently advocates for resolving such issues through dialogue and mutual understanding. In turn, President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for the call and the constructive stance.
The leaders also exchanged views on various aspects of the friendly and brotherly relations between the two nations and discussed future joint steps, agreeing to maintain regular contacts. This diplomatic engagement follows a period of intensified cooperation between Baku and Tehran on regional transport projects, specifically the development of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), which aims to enhance connectivity across Eurasia.
