Information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov and the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Shamkhani

On December 9, 2020, in the framework of his official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Shamkhani.

During the meeting, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council expressed satisfaction with the establishment of peace between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia and the return of the occupied territories to their mainland and wished success for the government and people of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the path of growth and development.

Speaking about the development of relations between Iran and Azerbaijan, Ali Shamkhani noted that the completion of joint projects and as well as starting new mutual cooperation in various fields requires more serious efforts.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov noted with satisfaction the support of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the just position of Azerbaijan and its principled policy pursued in this regard. Touching upon the will of the leaders of the two countries to develop and strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation, he noted that Azerbaijan is ready to develop relations with Iran.

The sides also exchanged views on other regional issues of mutual interest.