Azerbaijani, Iranian leaders discuss strategic cooperation in energy, regional affairs, culture PHOTO/UPDATED

On April 28, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held a focused meeting with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, marking a significant step in the deepening bilateral relations between the two nations.

The meeting discussed the activities of the intergovernmental commission and cooperation in the energy sector, particularly electricity. The importance of the construction of hydropower plants on the Araz River and the completion of the Aghband-Kalala highway bridge project was emphasised, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

During the discussion, an exchange of views took place regarding the cooperation between the two countries within international organisations. It was reiterated that Azerbaijan and Iran support the resolution of regional issues by the countries of the region themselves. In this regard, the importance of the 3+3 regional cooperation format was highlighted.

The meeting also included a discussion on cooperation in the fields of tourism and culture. 

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President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting in a limited format on April 28, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

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A meeting in a limited format has commenced between Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.