INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-- An Iranian lawmaker has actually underlined the need to broaden relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan in a conference with
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.The lawmaker, Mahmoud Abbas-Zadeh Meshkini, who represents individuals of Meshkinshahr at
the Parliament, exchanged views with Amir Abdollahian on the most essential subjects related to the Islamic Republics foreign diplomacy in
the Caucasus area, especially the Republic of Azerbaijan.The legislator described the expectations of individuals and especially the elite
community in the countrys northwestern region, stressing the significance of expanding and deepening relations with the Azerbaijan Republic,
according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry.Meshkini, who rests on the Parliaments National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, highlighted
the religious, cultural and language commonalities with neighboring Azerbaijan, requiring efforts by the 2 nations to facilitate movements
and activities of business people from the 2 sides, specifically those residing in border provinces.He called for reopening the Silk Road
which passes from Arshaq District in Meshkinshahr to reach Baku, worrying the significance of the route for the regions financial and trade
dynamism.For his part, the Iranian foreign minister stressed the significance of resuming the Silk Road and stated Tehran attaches
significance to the improvement of relations with the Azerbaijan Republic.Amir Abdollahian informed the legislator on Iran-Azerbaijan ties
and the measures embraced to remove the obstacles in the way of additional cooperation in between the two countries.The Iranian foreign
minister has just recently exchanged views with his Azeri equivalent Jeyhoun Bayramov about the most crucial issues surrounding bilateral
and regional relations during a telephone conversation.At the start of the conversation, Amir Abdollahian praised the government and
individuals of Azerbaijan on the start of 2023 and revealed hope that relations in between Tehran and Baku will expand in various political
and financial fields in the New Year.The leading Iranian diplomat also described Irans readiness to enhance transportation and transit ties
with Azerbaijan Republic, stating cooperation in these fields must be increased and that we are prepared to improve trade ties
