RECIPROCAL VISITS PROMOTED IMPROVEMENT OF BILATERAL RELATIONS
Noting the diplomat’s activity for improvement of the bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Iran during his mission, the Minister expressed regret that though neighboring counties, the military cooperation between the states are not at desirable level. The state of IRI has rendered huge assistance to the refugees and IDPs when the territories of Azerbaijan were occupied by Armenia. The Minister expressed gratitude for rendered assistance.
Ambassador Gazai expressed gratitude for reception, and spoke of his activities during his four-year tenure as an ambassador for improvement of Iran-Azerbaijan relations, as a result of which some “obscure” questions between the two states were clarified and the situation, though not ideal, has bettered. Reciprocal visits of the national leader of Azerbaijan people Heydar Aliyev in 2002 and of President of IRI Khatami current year have promoted this.
Touching upon the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh conflict, colonel-general Safar Abiyev, said that in settlement of this problem the people of Azerbaijan expects more from Iran and stressed the necessity of Iran’s close participation in fi9nding way out of this conflict. The conflict cannot last anymore, he emphasized. “If Armenia does not agree in peaceful settlement of the conflict, Azerbaijan will in any way release the occupied lands”.
The parties had also exchange of views on combat against international terrorism, stressed such a factor that the Islamic religion and culture condemns terror.
The Minister thanked Ambassador for his activity in Azerbaijan and wished success in further diplomatic work.
Attachй of the Armed Forces of IRI in Baku, MG Musa Shahabi attended the meeting.
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