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: Iran’s transport minister has discussed with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliev the idea of a new road project that passes through Iran and connects Azerbaijan to its enclave of Nakhchivan.
Saturday 7 October 2023 - 13:41
Story Code : 109887
Source : IRNA
Minister discusses Iran road project with Azerbaijan’s Aliev
Bazrpash said in the meeting that the road, which will also be known as the Aras corridor, will connect Ağbənd to Jolfa.
He said the road’s construction would contribute to more peace in the Caucuses region, especially after Azerbaijan liberated areas that were occupied for decades by ethnic Armenians.
During the meeting, Bazrpash also discussed increased oil and gas cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan while stressing the need for a jointly-built dam on the Aras River to start taking water.
Aliev, on his part, stated that his country is persistently working on establishing both bilateral and multilateral transport corridors. He also emphasized that the friendship between Iran and Azerbaijan is of great significance for the region.
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