Pezeshkian meets Aliyev on sidelines of CIS summit

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Friday on the sidelines of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit, according to a report by Mehr News.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and cooperation between the two neighboring countries. Both presidents emphasized the good neighborly ties between Iran and Azerbaijan and stressed the importance of utilizing existing capacities to develop mutual relations in various fields.

The two leaders also stressed the need to accelerate the implementation of joint agreements, complete ongoing projects, and strengthen areas of mutual cooperation. They called for continued constructive consultations and dialogue between officials of the two countries.

Pezeshkian and Aliyev further urged strengthening bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, including economic, trade, transit, and regional fields. The meeting took place on the margins of the CIS summit, a gathering that brings together several post-Soviet states.

The report by Mehr News did not provide further details on specific agreements or projects discussed during the meeting. The two presidents' emphasis on accelerating joint agreements and completing ongoing projects reflects the ongoing diplomatic engagement between Tehran and Baku, which share historical, cultural, and economic ties as neighboring countries.

According to Mehr News, the meeting underscored both sides' interest in maintaining dialogue and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.