Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan. 21
Trend:
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev made a phone call to his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani Jan. 21, the Azerbaijani president’s press service said.
President Aliyev conveyed congratulations to President Rouhani and Iranian people in connection with lifting of the sanctions imposed on Iran and wished success.
"Azerbaijan has always been against these sanctions and made official statements on this issue,” President Aliyev said.
He once again expressed gratification with lifting of sanctions.
President Rouhani thanked President Aliyev for the congratulations and kind words and expressed confidence in the successful development of relations in the future.
The presidents discussed the development of friendly and partnership relations between the countries, energy issues, the connection of railways of the two countries, the construction of the Astara-Astara railway, implementation of investment projects and other issues.
