Baku Visit Will Boost Development of Bilateral Relations, According to Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said his Monday visit to Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, would pave the way for enhanced cooperation in scientific, economic, cultural and security fields.

“Yesterday in Baku, we reached understandings and signed documents with my dear brother, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev,” Pezeshkian wrote on his X account on Tuesday, The Caspian Post reports citing IRNA.

He emphasized that the visit builds trust and opens new horizons for comprehensive cooperation in scientific, economic, cultural, and security domains.

Pezeshkian also expressed his gratitude to Aliyev for his warm hospitality.

During his visit, President Pezeshkian held discussions with Aliyev, attended a conference focused on Iran-Azerbaijan economic collaboration, and met with Iranian expatriates residing in the neighboring country.

Pezeshkian and Aliyev signed a joint statement, and officials from both nations signed seven memoranda of understanding.