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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed hope that the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan will lead to lasting security in the region.
The Iranian Foreign Minister made these comments during a meeting with Khalaf Khalafov, the Representative of the President of Azerbaijan for Special Assignments, the IRNA news agency reported.
Both sides emphasized the importance of enhancing bilateral relations between the neighboring countries, according to IRNA.
Expressing Iran’s commitment to developing cooperation with Azerbaijan, the Iranian Foreign Minister highlighted the strategic significance of peace and stability in the South Caucasus for both Iran and the broader region.
“Araghchi reiterated Iran’s principled stance on respecting territorial integrity and national sovereignty, advocating for diplomatic solutions to resolve disputes. He expressed hope that the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan will lead to lasting security in the region,” IRNA reported.
Khalafov reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s "serious intention to deepen cooperation with Iran across various sectors."
Armenia and Azerbaijan initialed a peace treaty on August 8 during the U.S.-brokered summit in Washington.