Iran, Azerbaijan weigh plans to clear up misunderstandings

The foreign ministers of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan talked about the ways to settle the problems and correct misunderstandings between the two countries, with both emphasizing the importance of mutual respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the two states.

According to Tasnim news agency, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhoun Bayramov held two rounds of intensive phone talks on Friday and Saturday about the current developments in bilateral ties between Baku and Tehran and a series of regional issues.

In the candid and transparent conversations, Amir-Abdollahian and Bayramov exchanged views over the existing differences and misunderstandings and explored ways to get out of the current situation, the Foreign Ministry’s website reported.

They also stressed the need for respecting good neighborly relations as well as the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both countries.

Referring to the plot hatched by the Zionist regime against the unity, security and progress of regional nations, Amir-Abdollahian said only the enemies would benefit from disputes between countries of the region.

The two top diplomats also underlined the necessity of controlling the media atmosphere in favor of the interests of the two nations.

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