BAKU, Azerbaijan - President Ilham Aliyev and Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni discussed security cooperation, public order and efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East during an Oct. 12 meeting in Baku.
Aliyev emphasized the importance of maintaining close cooperation between the relevant agencies of Azerbaijan and Iran. He described the Iranian delegation’s visit as a continuation of bilateral contacts and referred to recent meetings held by Azerbaijani representatives in Iran.
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Momeni conveyed greetings from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and briefed Aliyev on negotiations intended to ease tensions in the region.
Aliyev expressed hope that the Middle East crisis could be resolved through negotiations. Aliyev and Pezeshkian had met in Turkmenistan several days earlier.
The Iranian minister also thanked Azerbaijan for humanitarian assistance following earthquakes and forest fires.
No new agreements or joint security operations were announced after the meeting.
Source: Vesti Baku.