DM Monitoring
BAKU: The ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran in Baku said on Tuesday that Iran was interested in rapid revival of liberated territories of Azerbaijan.
He said while talking to Azerbaijani media in an exclusive interview, as a close neighbor of Azerbaijan, Iran has a number of opportunities and can assist the state and people of Azerbaijan in the restoration of Karabakh, adding that the Iranian people and state rejoice for the liberation of Azerbaijani territories and the new conditions in the region.
The envoy said the Iranian state and people are interested in the rapid revival of the region. The high-ranking Azerbaijani officials, especially president Ilham Aliyev, have invited friendly countries, including Iran, to participate in the restoration of the liberated territories. Based on this, the Iranian state has declared its readiness to restore Karabakh. At present, the Iranian side is waiting for the Azerbaijan state to declare its master plans for the liberated territories.
The participation of Iranian companies in the restoration work can be considered expedient in several respects. Geographically, these areas are located near the Iranian border with Azerbaijan. Iran’s construction materials and raw materials are cheaper than in other countries, as well as the costs of the workforce are also cheaper. Most importantly, Iran is interested in the restoration of these territories.
At the same time, it is important to clear these areas of mines and unexploded ordnance before starting restoration work. Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics and its subsidiaries are ready to come to the liberated territories and participate in the clearing of the territories. As part of humanism, these companies are ready to clear a part of the territories of mines without any costs and the other parts under a contract.
Responding to a question related to bilateral ties the Iranian envoy said,the Azerbaijan-Iran relations have entered a new stage – a stage of prosperity. Both countries can increase cooperation in all areas, including political, economic, trade, cultural and military.
He said at present, the priority is to participate in the restoration of the liberated territories and increase economic relations between the two countries. In my opinion, the relations between the two countries will become a strategic partnership in the near future. So, the two countries can take advantage of each other’s opportunities. In this direction, especially transit and transport opportunities can be used.
The relations between the two countries can serve as a model for regional cooperation. There have always been great relations between the two friendly and neighboring countries in all directions. In recent years, the relations between Azerbaijan and Iran have been developing steadily. Around Iran, 15 countries are considered neighboring countries. Each country has its own place. However, Azerbaijan is one of the priority and important countries among these countries.
