Baku:Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has highlighted Tehran's commitment to enhancing relations with Azerbaijan by implementing bilateral agreements and expanding cooperation between the two nations.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Momeni, in a statement to Azerbaijan's Trend news agency, emphasized the historical ties between Iran and Azerbaijan, underscoring shared cultural, religious, historical, and social interests. He noted that these commonalities pave the way for stronger relations, which are currently progressing positively.

Momeni remarked that the rapport between the presidents of Iran and Azerbaijan has contributed to the improvement of bilateral relations over the past two years. He noted that discussions during his visit included high-level meetings aimed at further developing ties.

The minister stressed the importance of moving agreements between the two countries into the implementation phase, highlighting the overall constructive nature of the talks held during the visit. He mentioned that relations are excellent in areas such as economy, trade, security, and border crossings, with mutual interests aligning the interior ministries of both nations.

Momeni also announced the decision to establish joint working groups to address key issues and further develop bilateral relations. His visit to Azerbaijan on October 12 was accompanied by an Iranian delegation.