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Iranian Deputy FM: Iran-Azerbaijan relations based on mutual respect

25 August 2012 11:00 (UTC +04:00)

Araqchi added in an exclusive interview with IRNA late Friday night, â€œDespite the ups and downs in Iran-Azerbaijan political relations, by establishing a Joint Political Consultations Committee, the two sides have thus far had good and constructive consultations in various fields thus far.

The minister said that he met with Azerbaijani Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmar Mammadyarov on August 24: â€œThey discussed the relations between the two countries, regional and international issues.â€

Pointing out that his visit of Baku was aimed at participating at the Joint Political Consultations Committee, Araqchi added, â€œDuring the course of my five hour talks with Azerbaijan Republic Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafev issues of mutual interest for the two countries, regional and international developments were surveyed and discussed.â€

According to him, the existing problems between the two (Muslim neighboring) countries are due to foreign elements, because some foreign countries are opposed to friendly (and brotherly) relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, and therefore they try to sow the seeds of discord between Tehran and Baku.