The key focus of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s April 28 visit to Baku - his first official trip to the Azerbaijani capital as head of state - was to build cooperation in industry, trade, and joint investment. According to Masoud Pezeshkian, the next phase of cooperation will involve BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the countries of Eurasia.
“We are doing everything possible to help resolve the issue of restoring the Zangezur Corridor. Specifically, we are preparing a route to Iran for Azerbaijani citizens so they can reach the Nakhchivan region through Iran. Work on constructing road and rail infrastructure is progressing rapidly. We have reached an agreement, and God willing, there will be no obstacles in establishing transport links between Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan,” the head of state stated. “We are paying special attention to connecting Astara with Astara, as well as Astara with Rasht, and our agenda also includes the construction of a railway line.”
During the visit, seven strategic documents were signed, including the following:
• A Memorandum of Understanding on transport, aimed at developing rail links between the two countries.
• An Agreement on Cultural Exchange for the period 2025–2028, providing for joint cultural events and delegation exchanges.
• A Memorandum of Cooperation in the media sector, aimed at strengthening information exchange between the two countries.
These documents reflect the parties’ commitment to deepening cooperation in key areas.
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