Azerbaijan, Iran sign 7 intergovernmental agreements - UPDATED

11.03.09

10:55

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, currently in Iran, visited mausoleum of the leader of Islamic revolution in Iran Imam Homeini on March 10.

APA reports with reference to the press service for the president that Ilham Aliyev put flowers to the grave.

The President of Azerbaijan was informed about the construction of the Mausoleum complex. I.Aliyev left a note in the memory book.

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10.03.09

18:30

According to AzerTac, Azerbaijan and Iran signed 7 intergovernmental agreements in Tehran.

These include agreement on double tax evasion, protocol of cooperation in economic and commercial spheres, memorandum of mutual understanding regarding cooperation in the sphere of tourism, memorandum of mutual understanding in the sphere of cultural heritage, memo of mutual understanding on cooperation between the National library of Akhundov and National Library and Archive of Iran, memo of mutual understanding regarding cooperation in the statistical sphere between Azerbaijan state statistical committee and Iranian center of statistics, memo of mutual understanding on cooperation in postal issues between the Ministries of Information Technologies and Communication.

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17:10

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated during his visit to Iran that both countries have an influential role in ensuring stability and security in the region.

"The Iran-Azerbaijan relations can serve as an example for other countries in the region," MEHR quoted Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev as saying in a statement after the meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Azerbaijani and Iranian Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Mahmoud Ajmadinejad presided over the discussions between Iranian and Azerbaijani delegations in Tehran on March 10.

The Presidents debated international and regional issues in a one-hour meeting.

The Presidents announced in a joint statement that there are no restrictions for the Iran-Azerbaijan bilateral cooperation. The cooperation in all fields including economy, politics, culture and industry is enhancing every day.

The Presidents said the two countries have great cooperation potential. "Tehran and Baku have a great potential to deepen cooperation in energy, cargo transportation, transit, energy, gas and bank sectors," the Presidents said.

Iranian President said the Western countries intend to export their problems to Iran and Azerbaijan as well. "We must prevent Iranian and Azerbaijani nations from being harmed through developing bilateral relations," Iranian President added.

Ajmadinejad said Azerbaijan's development benefits the region. "Iran faces no restrictions to share its achievements and experience with Azerbaijan," Ajmadinejad said.

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16:30

According to AzerTac, an expanded meeting was held in Tehran with participation of Presidents of Azerbaijan and Iran Ilham Aliyev and Mahmud Ahmedinejad.

The meeting participants voiced satisfaction with level of development of bilateral relations between the two sides, stressed availability of good prospects of cooperation in political, economic and humanitarian ties.

The development of ties of Iran with different regions of Azerbaijan was stressed, including Nakhchivan and good opportunities exist in the further development of these relations.

The meeting participants stressed importance of implementation of definite projects in the sphere of economy and energy between the two countries considering the development of cooperation.

As is reported, the visit of President Ilham Aliyev to Iran will contribute to further deepening of bilateral relations. The availability of rich history of cultural ties between the peoples of Azerbaijan and Iran was stressed at the meeting and the need for expansion of humanitarian ties was mentioned.

It was noted that documents, planned for signing in the framework of the visit of the head of the state to Iran will promote further deepening of legal basis of bilateral ties. The meeting participants exchanged views regarding prospects of bilateral relations and voiced confidence about the further expansion of mutual ties.

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13:25

The one-on-one meeting of Presidents of Azerbaijan and Iran Ilham Aliyev and Mahmud Ahmedinejad was held, according to AzerTac.

The meeting participants stressed the successful development of the bilateral relations of both countries in different spheres, including political, economic and humanitarian.

Speaking of the importance of the official visit of President of Azerbaijan to Iran, the heads of the states noted that this visit will promote further expansion of mutual ties.

The meeting participants voiced confidence about further strengthening of Azerbaijani-Iranian relations.

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13:10

A honor guard was lined in honor of the head of the state at the Tehran airport "Mehrabad". Ilham Aliyev was welcomed by Iranian Foreign Minister and other officials.

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12:40

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today headed for an official visit to Iran, according to the official website of the president.

According to AzerTac, at the airport the head of the state was seen off by head of the presidential administration of Azerbaijan Ramiz Mehtiyev and head of the Baku mayor's office Hajibala Abutalibov.

Day.Az, APA