Eskandar Momeni, the Minister of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Iran, arrived in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on an official visit, welcomed by Vilayat Eyvazov, the Minister of Interior of this country. This visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and security cooperation between the two countries.
Long-standing Relations between Iran and Azerbaijan
Momeni, upon his arrival in Baku, referred to the long-standing and historical relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Azerbaijan and said: "The two countries share many cultural, religious, and historical commonalities, and there is a long land border between us." He added that the policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has always been based on paying attention to neighbors and establishing close relations with them.
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Focus on Security and Border Cooperation
The Iranian Minister of Interior stated that developing relations with neighbors is a priority in Iran's foreign policy and added: "Azerbaijan holds a special place in Iran's foreign policy." He emphasized that important topics such as border security, traffic, combating organized crime, migration, and drugs are on the agenda during this visit.
Momeni also stressed that border security depends on the interaction and cooperation of the countries on both sides of the border, and accordingly, meetings with Azerbaijani officials, including the Minister of Emergency Situations and other officials of this country, have been planned to develop bilateral cooperation in security and border areas.
During this visit, Sajadi-Nia, the head of the National Crisis Management Organization, Imani Yeganeh, the governor of Ardabil, Haqshenas, the governor of Gilan, Rezazadeh, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Parliament, Khajeh-Nazhad, the Minister's advisor and head of the Information Center, and Javaheri, the Minister's advisor and head of International Affairs at the Ministry of Interior, accompany the Minister of Interior.
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