Baku, Azerbaijan, April 27. Iranian President
Masoud Pezeshkian’s upcoming visit to Azerbaijan is aimed at
further strengthening ties between the two countries, Iranian
expert Farshid Bagherian told Trend.
Bagherian noted that the inauguration of Iran’s new government —
and the election of a president of Azerbaijani descent — has
already helped improve relations with neighboring countries,
sparking some momentum across the broader Turkic world.
He added that Pezeshkian’s visit is expected to elevate
Iran-Azerbaijan relations to a new level.
Bagherian also pointed out the significance of Azerbaijan being
chosen as the second country Pezeshkian visits officially, after
Iraq. Notably, Pezeshkian has not yet traveled to Oman, where
indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States
are underway.
“It is clear that talks between Iran and the U.S. are ongoing,
but mutual distrust still runs deep. Against this backdrop, Iran is
eager to strengthen ties with its neighbors,” Bagherian said. “In
my view, Iran’s relationship with Azerbaijan is already moving in a
positive direction,” he added.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to visit
Azerbaijan on April 28.