Presidential aide: No military elements should exist between Azerbaijan and Armenia

Azerbaijani presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev has emphasised that now is the crucial moment for peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, insisting that military elements must be completely removed from the bilateral relations.                

He made this statement at the Tehran Dialogue Forum on May 18, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

“We have achieved good results and defined the boundaries of issues. Boundaries are not defined by occupation. We know that if the constitution of another country does not pose a threat, it is an internal matter of each state. The Constitution of Armenia should remove the provision that contains territorial claims against Azerbaijan,” Hajiyev noted.

He also stated that the presence of foreign military forces in the region is no longer necessary, as they interfere in affairs to advance their own interests.

Hajiyev went on to say that Azerbaijan continues to actively support economic cooperation with Iran.

He also supports multilateral cooperation with Türkiye, Russia, and Iran. Hajiyev emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Iran, especially in the economic sphere. Hajiyev noted that a conference aimed at building trust in Asia is planned for the future.

“Azerbaijan and Iran must develop economic cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties. We strive to preserve our geopolitical position,” he added.

Hajiyev also pointed out that there are trends toward division in the region, and Azerbaijan attaches special importance to strengthening ties in order to utilise real opportunities for the benefit of its partners.

“We need to create a special railway line and work together. We must identify projects that can be implemented,” he said.

Hajiyev also touched upon the importance of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), noting that this organisation is one of the most significant tools for Azerbaijan. “Azerbaijan places great importance on fair cooperation,” he added.

By Khagan Isayev