Rouhani says expansion of ties with Azerbaijan important for Iran

During the meeting, the Iranian president said that the two countries have great potential for the development of relations and cooperation in various fields.

Rouhani said many countries have shown interest in investing in Iran after the nuclear deal was signed last month. He said the neighboring countries, including Azerbaijan, have an advantage in this respect.

The Iranian president noted the importance of the north-south corridor for the development of the two countries and said that Azerbaijan may become a gateway for communicating between Iran and the Caucasus region and that Azerbaijan, in turn, can get access to the world through the Persian and Oman Gulfs: "Therefore, you have to take advantage of this potential to strengthen our cooperation," he said.

Rouhani said cooperation in the field of energy is one of the important factors contributing to the development of relations.

In turn, Shahin Mustafayev expressed Azerbaijan's desire to expand cooperation with Iran in the fields of energy, trade, transport and banking.

Mustafayev handed over a special letter by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to Rouhani.

 

(Azartac)