Iranian diplomat: The friendship between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan is unshakable

According to Isna, Iran’s ambassador in Baku, Mojtabi Demirchilo, in an article on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the beginning of diplomatic relations between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, titled “From Old Roots to New Horizons”, noted that Iran officially recognized the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan decades ago and established a solid foundation for stable bilateral relations.

He emphasized that the relationship between the two nations is unique and beyond the normal state-to-state relations, which is rooted in ceuries of culture, history and common values.

The ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran coinued: “During the past three decades, our friendship and brotherhood has developed based on mutual ierests and trust and has overcome existing challenges.” “Our common roots have always served as a stabilizing anchor and protected our relationship from storms.”

Demirchilo also reminded that the political will and heart commitme of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan are evide today in joi initiatives and economic cooperation.

He quoted Ilham Aliyev, the Preside of the Republic of Azerbaijan, who emphasized the unshakable nature of the alliance between Tehran and Baku at the opening ceremony of joi dams on the Araz River on May 19, 2024, and said: “The alliance and friendship between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan is unshakable. No one can create a gap between us. “This friendship is a key factor in regional stability and strengthening future security.”

Stating that “the media, writers and political analysts play a decisive and strategic role in shaping the relations between the two couries“, he said: “At a time when false narratives are being created with the aim of creating artificial division between these two brotherly nations, the main task of the media is to maiain national awareness and clarify the strategic common ground that binds them together.”

The Iranian diplomat added: “Journalists in Tehran and Baku have a historical responsibility: protecting the legacy of this ancie friendship against foreign ierference and protecting it against forces that are worried about the deepening of relations between the two nations.” Misinformation and divisive narratives must never be allowed to overshadow the common roots that unite them.

He emphasized that the media should act as a herald of peace, cooperation and brotherhood and remind people of the eternal power of unity by highlighting common ierests and opportunities.

Demirchi Luo also wrote: Cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan has the poteial to provide stability, increase regional security, and promote progress throughout the Caucasus. The stronger the economic and cultural ties between Baku and Tehran, the more the ierests of both nations are protected and the way is closed for foreign actors who try to exploit the instability.

In the coinuation of his note, he poied out that commemorating the 34th anniversary of the recognition of the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan by Iran is not just a historical milestone; Rather, it is an opportunity to re-emphasize the commitme to the ideals of good neighborliness.

The Iranian ambassador in Baku stated: The stronger the bond between the two couries, the wider the scope of peace, prosperity and security in the eire region. This relationship, which has deep roots in history, brings the two nations closer together and leads them to bright horizons. The way forward promises achieveme, progress and realization of common ierests.

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