Azerbaijan and Iran must continue and strengthen their economic cooperation. We are a happy country developing in the Eurasian region. We have multifaceted cooperation with Turkiye, Russia, and Iran, said Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, at a panel of the Tehran Dialogue Forum.

In this regard, EDnews emphasizing the importance of increasing the functionality of regional organizations in the region, he highlighted the activities of the Economic Cooperation Organization,and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. "We also cooperate with Iran within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Because the principle of Islamic solidarity is important to us," added H. Hajiyev.

Stating that Azerbaijan and Iran have a common historical past, the President's Assistant said: "We can create and develop models for partnership together. We should not allow anyone to create an order for us; we must think about prosperity and development ourselves." Hikmat Hajiyev also spoke about the economic reforms implemented in Azerbaijan and the infrastructure projects of international importance.

Responding to a question about Palestine, Hajiyev noted: "The Organization of Islamic Cooperation is one of the most important institutions that exists. Azerbaijan also supports Islamic solidarity based on justice and international law. We support the "two-state" solution for the Palestinian issue based on UN decisions and resolutions.

Based on its distinct geopolitical identity, Azerbaijan is conducting active diplomatic activities in different regions - the South Caucasus, the Caspian and Black Sea basins, the post-Soviet space, Central Asia, the Middle East, and others."

Madina Mammadova\\EDnews