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ROUHANI, ALIYEV HOLD TALKS, SEEK CLOSE TIES
Political Desk
On Line: 09 April 2014 16:44
Thursday 10 April 2014
TEHRAN - President Hassan Rouhani of Iran and his Azeri counterpart
Ilham Aliyev held high-profile in Tehran on Wednesday.
Rouhani said there is no obstacle to expand ties between the two
neighboring countries.
The fraternal relations will serve the interests of both countries
and regional stability, the Iranian president noted.
As two neighbors Iran and Azerbaijan share historical, religious,
cultural, and ethnic links.
Rouhani said the great potential in different economic sectors has
provided a good opportunity to expand relations.
The Iranian president suggested that the two countries form a joint
economic committee to increase ties.
He went on to say that Iran is ready to cooperate with Azerbaijan in
implementing energy projects such as building electrical power plants,
adding that the two countries' private sectors should be encouraged
to invest in such spheres.
He also said that promoting tourism is essential in effort to expand
bilateral ties.
Aliyev, for his part, emphasized the need to expand political,
cultural and economic relations between the two countries.
In January, Rouhani and Aliyev met each other on the sidelines of
the World Economic Forum in Davos and discussed bilateral relations.
Aliyev voiced his country's support for Iran's nuclear energy program,
saying Tehran has legitimate right to use nuclear energy for civilian
purposes.
He also put emphasis on the need to resolve the Caspian Sea legal
regime through more consultations.
Iran and Azerbaijan sign four cooperation agreements
During their meeting on Wednesday the presidents of two countries
also signed three memorandums of understanding and one agreement for
bilateral cooperation.
A memorandum of understanding was signed between Iranian Interior
Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli and Azeri Foreign Minister Elmar
Mammadyarov for dealing with unexpected incidents.
The second MOU was inked by Iranian Transport and Urban Development
Minister Abbas Ahmad Akhoundi and Azeri Minister of Ecology and
Natural Resources Huseyn Baghirov.
The third MOU was signed by Iranian Youth and Sports Minister Mahmoud
Goudarzi and Mammadyarov.
The cooperation agreement for constructing two hydroelectric power
plants in Azerbaijan was signed by Azeri Economic Development Minister
Shahin Mustafayev and Iranian Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian.
Iran does not accept any change in geographical borders of the
regional countries
During a joint press conference on Wednesday, Rouhani said that
changing regional countries' geographical borders is not acceptable.
He voiced Iran's readiness to resolve regional problems, specifically
the Nagorno-Karabakh, within the framework of international
regulations.
Rouhani went on to say that such disputes should be resolved
politically and in a peaceful way.
Aliyev praised Iran's stance in this respect and emphasized the need
to maintain Azerbaijan's territorial integrity.
The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict emerged in 1988 between Armenians of
Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan. Since a lengthy war in the early
1990s that, the Armenian armed forces have occupied over 20 percent
of Azerbaijan's internationally recognized territory, including
Nagorno-Karabakh and seven adjacent regions. The UN Security Council's
four resolutions condemned the occupation of Azerbaijan territory
and demanded the withdrawal of the Armenians.
NA/PA
http://www.tehrantimes.com/politics/114986-rouhani-aliyev-hold-talks-seek-close-ties-
Political Desk
On Line: 09 April 2014 16:44
Thursday 10 April 2014
TEHRAN - President Hassan Rouhani of Iran and his Azeri counterpart
Ilham Aliyev held high-profile in Tehran on Wednesday.
Rouhani said there is no obstacle to expand ties between the two
neighboring countries.
The fraternal relations will serve the interests of both countries
and regional stability, the Iranian president noted.
As two neighbors Iran and Azerbaijan share historical, religious,
cultural, and ethnic links.
Rouhani said the great potential in different economic sectors has
provided a good opportunity to expand relations.
The Iranian president suggested that the two countries form a joint
economic committee to increase ties.
He went on to say that Iran is ready to cooperate with Azerbaijan in
implementing energy projects such as building electrical power plants,
adding that the two countries' private sectors should be encouraged
to invest in such spheres.
He also said that promoting tourism is essential in effort to expand
bilateral ties.
Aliyev, for his part, emphasized the need to expand political,
cultural and economic relations between the two countries.
In January, Rouhani and Aliyev met each other on the sidelines of
the World Economic Forum in Davos and discussed bilateral relations.
Aliyev voiced his country's support for Iran's nuclear energy program,
saying Tehran has legitimate right to use nuclear energy for civilian
purposes.
He also put emphasis on the need to resolve the Caspian Sea legal
regime through more consultations.
Iran and Azerbaijan sign four cooperation agreements
During their meeting on Wednesday the presidents of two countries
also signed three memorandums of understanding and one agreement for
bilateral cooperation.
A memorandum of understanding was signed between Iranian Interior
Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli and Azeri Foreign Minister Elmar
Mammadyarov for dealing with unexpected incidents.
The second MOU was inked by Iranian Transport and Urban Development
Minister Abbas Ahmad Akhoundi and Azeri Minister of Ecology and
Natural Resources Huseyn Baghirov.
The third MOU was signed by Iranian Youth and Sports Minister Mahmoud
Goudarzi and Mammadyarov.
The cooperation agreement for constructing two hydroelectric power
plants in Azerbaijan was signed by Azeri Economic Development Minister
Shahin Mustafayev and Iranian Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian.
Iran does not accept any change in geographical borders of the
regional countries
During a joint press conference on Wednesday, Rouhani said that
changing regional countries' geographical borders is not acceptable.
He voiced Iran's readiness to resolve regional problems, specifically
the Nagorno-Karabakh, within the framework of international
regulations.
Rouhani went on to say that such disputes should be resolved
politically and in a peaceful way.
Aliyev praised Iran's stance in this respect and emphasized the need
to maintain Azerbaijan's territorial integrity.
The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict emerged in 1988 between Armenians of
Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan. Since a lengthy war in the early
1990s that, the Armenian armed forces have occupied over 20 percent
of Azerbaijan's internationally recognized territory, including
Nagorno-Karabakh and seven adjacent regions. The UN Security Council's
four resolutions condemned the occupation of Azerbaijan territory
and demanded the withdrawal of the Armenians.
NA/PA
http://www.tehrantimes.com/politics/114986-rouhani-aliyev-hold-talks-seek-close-ties-