Azerbaijan And Iran Enhance Cooperation In Research And Strategic Dialogue
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan – Head of the
Department of Foreign Policy Affairs of the Presidential
Administration Hikmat Hajiyev held discussions with Kamal Kharrazi,
Chairman of Iran's Strategic Council for Foreign Relations, to
strengthen cooperation between scientific and research institutions
of both countries, Azernews reports, citing the
Azerbaijani Embassy in Iran.
During the meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of
mutual visits and increased collaboration between research centers
and socio-political opinion leaders in Azerbaijan and Iran. The
discussions aimed to foster academic exchange, knowledge-sharing,
and policy coordination on regional and international issues.
This initiative aligns with the broader framework of mutual
confidence-building measures between Baku and Tehran. As part of
his visit, Hikmet Hajiyev also met with senior Iranian officials,
including the Political Advisor to the President of Iran, Dr. Mehdi
Sanai, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, to discuss bilateral
relations, regional security, and cooperation within international
organizations such as the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Economic
Cooperation Organization (ECO).
The officials also highlighted the importance of major regional
connectivity projects, particularly the Aghband-Nakhchivan and
North-South Transport Corridors, which serve the strategic
interests of both Azerbaijan and Iran.
This series of diplomatic engagements reflects the commitment of
both nations to enhancing cooperation in multiple fields, from
research and policy dialogue to infrastructure development and
regional stability.
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