During high-level talks in Tehran, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev agreed to broaden bilateral cooperation in multiple areas, including trade, energy, and transportation.
The two leaders underscored the importance of enhancing regional connectivity, particularly through strategic infrastructure projects aimed at boosting cargo movement between the two countries. The new cooperation deal also addresses the development of the North-South Transport Corridor, a key logistics route linking Russia to India via Iran and Azerbaijan.
Beyond economic matters, the presidents discussed security cooperation and counterterrorism. Both Tehran and Baku affirmed their determination to work closely against common security challenges amid ongoing volatility in the Caucasus and Middle East regions.
The meeting took place in a friendly atmosphere, reflecting a mutual desire to foster good-neighborly ties between the two nations. This was the second face-to-face meeting between President Raisi and President Aliyev within six months, signaling positive momentum in bilateral relations.
In the coming period, the two countries are expected to establish joint intergovernmental committees and coordination mechanisms to advance the implementation of their agreements.
