Azerbaijan, Iran discuss military cooperation

Prior to the meeting, the Iranian minister visited the Alley of Honors and Alley of Martyrs. The talks, during the meeting, focused on military cooperation between the two countries.

Abiyev said meetings of some delegations and working groups had been held after the signing of an agreement on military cooperation between the two countries` governments in 2005.
The minister noted stability must be established in the region for development of cooperation in the region. “Azerbaijan wants peace and tranquility in the region. But unfortunately we can not achieve this so far.”

Abiyev pointed out the greatest obstacle to ensuring security in the region is Armenia`s aggression against Azerbaijan. “Armenia`s aggressive policy is a source of tension in the region.

The reason is that some countries do not recognize Armenia as an aggressor and some render economic and military assistance to the occupant, simultaneously calling Azerbaijan as a friendly and fraternal country.”

Azerbaijani ambassador to Iran Javanshir Akhundov was present in the meeting.


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