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30th April 2025

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Pope Francis defied Western silence on Gaza, but Vatican complicity endures

The last timePope Franciscalled thePalestiniansof Gaza and gave them his blessings was two days before hepassed awayon 21 April.
His funeral was held on Saturday in St Peter's Basilica, drawing mourners from around the world.Ever sinceIsraelembarked on its exterminationcampaign in Gazain October 2023, the Pope - unlike the majority of Western leaders complicit in the genocide - maintained close and consistent video contact with the colonized Palestinians.He offered prayers, encouragement and solidarity to Gaza's small Christian community and to the besieged population more broadly.A lone Western voice in their defense, he is beingmourned in Gazawith deepsorrow- even as some in Israelcelebratehis death.In his final months, the Argentinian Pope became increasinglycondemnatoryof Israel's war on the Palestinian people
Hedecriedits extermination of Gaza's civilians, tens of thousands of whom have been killed,describingits crimes bluntly: "This is cruelty, this is not war."At the Nativity Scene and Christmas Tree inauguration last December in St Peter's Square, hedisplayeda baby Jesus wrapped in a keffiyeh in solidarity with the Palestinians.Earlier in 2024, hewrote: "According to some experts, what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of a genocide
It should be carefully investigated to determine whether it fits into the technical definition formulated by jurists and international bodies."Last month, after Israel resumed its genocidal war, the Popeexpressedhis concern yet again: "I am saddened by the resumption of heavy Israeli bombing on the Gaza Strip, causing many deaths and injuries
I call for an immediate halt to the weapons; and for the courage to resume dialogue, so that all hostages may be released and a final ceasefire reached."Changing relationsThe Vatican's relations with the Palestinian people have changed enormously over the last millennium.Pope Francis is a far cry from Pope Urban II, who declared in November 1095 the necessity of conquering Palestine by launching the First Crusade
Addressing the European converts to the Palestinian religion of Christianity, the Crusading Popedeclared:Enter upon the road to the Holy Sepulchre; wrest that land from the wicked race, and subject it to yourselvesThis royal city, therefore, situated at the center of the world, is now held captive by His enemies, and is in subjection to those who do not know God, to the worship of the heathens

Israel using Gaza aid as weapon of war: Palestinian envoy to ICJ

A Palestinian envoy has told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Israel has used humanitarian aid as a weapon of war as Gaza faces humanitarian catastrophe due to months-long Israeli blockade.These are the facts

Starvation is here
Humanitarian aid is being used as a weapon of war, Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands Ammar Hijazi said on Monday in The Hague.Israel is starving, killing and displacing Palestinians while also targeting and blocking humanitarian organizations trying to save their lives, he added.The Palestinian envoy made the remarks as the ICJ opened hearings, based on a 2024 request from the UN General Assembly, to gauge Israels responsibilities for the humanitarian crisis gripping Gaza.Hijazi said Israel has not allowed any humanitarian supplies or fuel into Gaza and the Israeli Supreme Court has supported the blockade by rejecting multiple petitions for aid, leading to a man-made humanitarian catastrophe, including deaths by starvation.Irish lawyer Blinne Ni Ghralaigh, the Palestine representative at theICJsaid, Israels actions are not only inhumane but genocidal, as concluded by the UN Commission of Inquiry and broadly agreed upon by the human rights community.Israel continues to block UN-mandated investigatory bodies from Gaza while destroying and burying evidence of its crimes.The hearings, which will run throughout the week, will see 38 countries, including the United States, China, France, Russia and Saudi Arabia, addressing the 15-judge panel to consider the compliance of Israels actions with international law.The League of Arab States, Organization of Islamic Cooperation and African Union will also present their arguments about Israels obligations to ensure aid delivery into Gaza.The ICJ, aka World Court, has been tasked by the UN with providing an advisory opinion on a priority basis and with the utmost urgency.While the ruling is nonbinding, it will mount pressure on Israel as a growing list of international courts has ruled against its actions.Israel launched the war of genocide in Gaza and imposed a complete siege on the strip on October 7, 2023, after Hamas carried out Operation Al-Aqsa Flood in retaliation for Israels intensified atrocities against the Palestinian people.Last January, the Israeli regime was forced to agree to a ceasefire deal with Hamas given the regimes failure to achieve any of its objectives, including the elimination of the Palestinian resistance movement or the release of captives.However, Israel cut off food and medical supplies and other aid to the 2.3 million residents of the Gaza Strip on March 2, just two weeks before breaking the two-month ceasefire and prisoner-captive exchange agreement.In total, 52,314 Palestinians have been killed and 117,792 others injured since October 7, 2023, according to the Palestinian health ministry.(Source: Press TV)
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times

Foreign Minister Wang Yi: China supports Pakistan in counterterrorism

China has consistently supported Pakistan's firm stance on counterterrorism efforts, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a phone call with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday.During the call, Dar provided an update on the tense relations between Pakistan and India due to recent terrorist attacks in the Kashmir region

The Pakistani foreign minister emphasized that Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to combating terrorism and opposes actions that could escalate the situation further.Dar also said that Pakistan is focused on managing the situation in a mature manner and intends to maintain communication with China and the international community throughout the process.In response, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China, expressed China's close attention to the evolving situation.Wang said that combating terrorism is a shared responsibility for all nations, and China has consistently supported Pakistan's firm stance on counterterrorism efforts.Noting the iron-clad friendship and all-weather strategic partnership between China and Pakistan, Wang said China fully understands Pakistan's legitimate security concerns and supports its efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and security interests.Wang also voiced China's support for a fair and timely investigation into the attacks
He said that conflicts between Pakistan and India do not serve the fundamental interests of each side and also pose a threat to regional peace and stability.Wang urged both Pakistan and India to exercise restraint, engage in dialogue, and work together to de-escalate tensions and promote stability in the region.(Cover: National flags of China and Pakistan
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The New Horizon of Nader Talebzadeh

Nader Talebzadeh hosted hot debates on Iranian TV shows, and made films on the front lines of wars
He was an active participant in the Iranian Revolution of 1979
Ayatollah Khomeini was a bit like Gandhi, he said, in that he told people, Stay home, dont work, stop the economy, and the Shah will leave, without violence, and he did

U.S. airstrike kills scores in Yemen

TEHRAN United States airstrike kills and injures scores of African migrants in Yemen, marking the latest civilian casualties in Americas aggression.According to Yemeni civil defense officials, the attack on the detention center in Saada province killed at least 68 African migrants and injured 47 others, with the death toll expected to rise.The attack is one of the deadliest so far in six weeks of intensified United States airstrikes
Local hospitals reported being overwhelmed with casualties following the strike

The Yemeni Interior Ministry confirmed the shelter housed 115 migrants of various African nationalities and was operating under the supervision of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Red Cross.In a strongly-worded statement, the ministry condemned the attack as a full-fledged war crime and a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, holding the United States government fully responsible for what it said was a heinous crime against innocent civilians.The American administration had committed a brutal crime by bombing the Saada center, which held more than 100 undocumented African migrants, Ansarallah spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam said in a social media post.The massacre follows a series of United States airstrikes in Yemen, including four consecutive raids on a district in al-Jawf governorate earlier.The Yemeni Health Ministry also reported that 12 civilians, including two women and three children, were killed or wounded in a separate United States strike near the capital city of Sanaa two days ago

New stage of Israels pressure on Lebanon

Written by TheIndianSubcontinent News Agency

BEIRUT In a flagrant violation of the ceasefire and the Lebanese sovereignty, and in continuation of the United States -Israeli strategy pursued since the ceasefire agreement last November, the Israeli regime launched an aerial attack on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday evening.The air raid comes as both Tel Aviv and Washington are convinced that the September-November war on Lebanon failed to weaken Hezbollah or end its threat.The focus initially was on bombing all vital facilities, homes, infrastructure, and houses in the villages on the front line with occupied Palestine.The attacks then extended north of the Litani River, reaching the Bekaa Valley and the southern suburbs of Beirut.Undoubtedly, the new aggression coincided with massive political and media propaganda led by Lebanons anti-Resistance team, threatening Hezbollah with disarmament, otherwise, its popular base would face further bombing campaigns, pressure, and the obstruction of reconstruction.It is noteworthy that in the Sunday evening attack, the Israeli enemy did not claim, as it did previously, that it was an alleged response to rockets fired from Lebanon into the occupied Palestinian territories.Given the international silence and inaction by the Lebanese government, this move could translate into the enemy launching more attacks in the future.In terms of the timing and scope of the attack, the aggression was intended to intimidate and pressure the pro-Resistance popular base into believing that this bombardment campaign was just one in a series of ongoing attacks.However, it has become clear that the Israelis understand the importance of time in achieving the strategic political objectives of the war.Hence, they and Washington appear to be in a hurry, realizing that Hezbollah is in the process of full recovery, a fact that is neither hidden nor secret
This has long been one of Hezbollahs most important advantages in all previous confrontations.Besides, it seems that these concerns have also spread to Lebanons anti-Resistance faction, which is highly betting on Israel and openly expressing the need to disarm Hezbollah as soon as possible.Meanwhile, the urgent question that pops up is: When will the Lebanese government move to the stage of curbing Israeli attacks, given that what it is doing now is what prompted the people of the south to take up arms and resist Israel in the last decade?It is no longer acceptable for Lebanon to remain under the threats of the enemys army spokesman, Avichay Adraee.However, what is regrettable is that the Lebanese government has taken no actual diplomatic action in protest against Israels violation of Lebanons sovereignty and the ceasefire agreement.How many times has the Lebanese foreign minister summoned both the American and French ambassadors to convey Lebanons official protest against what the Israeli enemy is doing?!Undeniably, the attack on Beiruts southern suburb not only targeted the popular base of the Resistance, but also targeted the Lebanese state, with all its institutions, government, sovereignty, independence, and security

It speaks well that Israel and those behind it do not take the alleged peace seriously.Therefore, when the state is unable to protect its people, it is necessary to seek ways for protection, as martyr Sayyed Musa al-Sadr suggested in 1974, before the founding of the current Resistance movement and even before the Israeli invasion!

This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times

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	In HBOs The Last of Us, revenge is a dish best served democratically Foreign Minister Wang Yi: China supports Pakistan in counterterrorism 30 injured in bus accident in Beliatta

Foreigner s parcel causes bomb scare at Russian Embassy in Colombo Written by TheIndianSubcontinent News Agency					Hundreds attend Vancouver vigil as driver faces murder charges A 30-year-old man was charged with multiple counts of murder in the deaths of 11 people who were killed when a car ploughed into a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver on Saturday	Trump calls on Canada to vote for becoming 'cherished' 51st US state This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
		According to the staff, a foreign national had handed over a parcel containing a laptop to the office and had immediately left the premises.The staff had swiftly informed security personnel who in turn had notified the Cinnamon Gardens Police of the incident.Accordingly, a team of Special Task Force (STF) personnel, bomb disposal squad of the STF and officers of the Cinnamon Gardens Police were deployed to the embassy premises.A police K9 was also deployed as part of the preliminary investigation.Subsequently, officers had taken the laptop in question to the Cinnamon Gardens Police for further investigation.
A parcel left behind by a foreign national at the Russian Embassy in Colombo has created panic among staff who had promptly called the bomb disposal squad to its premises this afternoon (28)

Canadians vote in an election dominated by Trump s trade war and bluster
Canadians were deciding Monday whether to extend the Liberal Partys decade in power by picking new Prime Minister Mark Carney or hand control to the opposition Conservatives and their populist leader Pierre Poilievre			TheIndianSubcontinent News Agency But the election also was a referendum of sorts on someone who isnt even Canadian: Donald Trump.The United States president trolled Canadians on election day with a post on social media suggesting he was on the ballot and repeating that Canada should become the 51st state, incorrectly claiming that the United States subsidizes Canada	30 injured in bus accident in Beliatta A head-on collision between a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus and a private bus in Beliatta has resulted in injuries to at least 30 individuals.The accident occurred this morning.The injured have been admitted to the Tangalle and Beliatta hospitals, Police said.The Beliatta Police is conducting further investigations.			Body of person suspected to have died 8 months ago found in Kesbewa A decomposed human remains, suspected to be of a person who died about eight months ago, has been discovered inside a house in Kesbewa.The body was found last night (28) inside a house located in Batuwandara, Kasbewa, according to Police.The police stated that the body is in a highly decomposed state and is currently unidentifiable Police suspect that the death may have occurred approximately 8 months ago.It is believed that the deceased might be a woman.A magisterial inquiry is scheduled to be conducted today (29), while the Kesbewa Police is carrying out further investigations.
						Canadians vote in an election upturned by Trump Canadians head to the polls in a federal election overshadowed by fury at Donald Trumps threats to the countrys sovereignty and fears over his escalating trade war Written by TheIndianSubcontinent News Agency
						In the final days of a month-long campaign described by all party leaders as the most consequential general election in a lifetime the US president yet again re-inserted himself into the national discussion, with fresh threats to annex the country		We dont need anything fromCanada And I say the only way this thing really works is for Canada to become a state, he told Time magazine on Friday Also overshadowing the final day of electioneering was adeadly attack at a bustling street festival in Vancouverthat left the country reeling and forced the prime minister, Mark Carney, to briefly suspend his campaign in order to make sombre remarks to the nation

					130 nuclear warheads, missiles targeted at India: Pakistan minister Abbasi issued this threat in a reply to Indias recent decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.Abbasi openly declared that if India decides to halt Pakistans water supply, it should "prepare for a full-scale war," stating that Pakistans nuclear weapons are not merely symbolic but are positioned across the country and ready to be used "If they stop the water supply to us, then they should be ready for a war.The military equipment we have, the missiles we have, they're not for display Nobody knows where we have placed our nuclear weapons across the country
Israels foreign minister blasts ICJ hearing on Gaza The Israeli foreign minister says the top UN courts hearing on humanitarian aid to Gaza was part of a systematic persecution and delegitimization of his country.In a live briefing, Gideon Saar claimed the court was becoming completely politicized He called the proceedings being held in The Hague shameful.The ICJ opened hearings into Israels obligation to ensure and facilitate urgently needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians in the occupied territories, bringing the ongoing conflict in Gaza back into focus in The Hague.Israel has blocked the entry of aid, including food and medicines, since March 2 The UN food agency has warned of mass starvation in Gaza. This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times Putin announces three-day truce in Ukraine from May 8 Russia marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in a holiday celebrated on May 9.An adviser to the head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskys office responded by saying that the ceasefire must be unconditional, because everything else is just Putins tactical games.Moscow has previously rejected a United States proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the conflict that was agreed to by Ukraine.Putin also unilaterally declared a 30-hourtruce around Easter, which Kyiv met with immediate skepticism but did agree to.The Ukrainian military later accused Russia of violating that ceasefire with more than 2,900 attacks along the expansive frontlines Moscow also accused Ukraine of violating that truce. This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times		Iran FM blasts Netanyahus brazen interference in Iran-US diplomacy, vows reciprocal response TEHRAN Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a scathing rebuke of Israeli regimes Benjamin Netanyahus calls for dismantling Irans nuclear infrastructure, denouncing the remarks as detached from reality and a brazen attempt to sabotage Tehrans diplomatic engagements.In a Monday post on X, Araghchi responded to Netanyahus Sunday speech at the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) conference in al-Quds (Jerusalem), where the Israeli official insisted that Iran must lose all uranium enrichment capabilities, invoking the provocative Libyan model of disarmament.Israels fantasy that it can dictate what Iran may or may not do is so detached from reality that it hardly merits a response, Araghchi wrote, noting that Netanyahu has overstepped into United States policymaking.Irans top diplomat continued: What is striking is how brazenly Netanyahu is now dictating what President Trump can and cannot do in his diplomacy with Iran.Netanyahu had said that any agreement allowing Iran to resume enrichment later would lead to the opposite result, contending, One way or another, Iran will not have nuclear weapons.He had demanded the destruction of Iranian centrifuges and the removal of enriched uranium, framing it as the only path to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran Araghchi dismissed these demands as malicious interference, criticizing Netanyahus Allies in the Failed Biden Team for falsely equating recent indirect Iran-United States negotiations to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).Let me be clear: Iran is strong and confident enough in its capabilities to thwart any attempt by external actors to sabotage its foreign policy or dictate its course, he stated, urging United States counterparts to resist Israeli pressure The Foreign Ministers remarks were echoed by his spokesman, Esmail Baqaei, during his weekly press briefing on Monday.Baqaei noted that the Israeli regimes officials use inflammatory rhetoric to divert attention from their ongoing genocidal actions in Gaza and obstruct diplomatic progress.Any reckless misadventure or misguided action will provoke a forceful Iranian response, he warned, calling on Western nations to cease enabling the regime built on perpetual conflict.The dark nexus of Israeli-Democratic sabotageSources recently informed the Tehran Times that as Oman-mediated negotiations between Tehran and Washington inch forward, Democratic operatives and aligned figures are quietly maneuvering to undermine prospects for a renewed nuclear agreement.While the likelihood of such a deal materializing remains unclear, Democrats appear focused not on outright rejection but on strategic efforts to escalate demands beyond Irans red lines, ensuring the talks collapse under the weight of unrealistic United States terms.One such maneuver came from John Kerry, former United States Secretary of State and a key JCPOA negotiator during the Obama administration.In an opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal, Kerry suggested that Trump should push Iran to cross its red lines by demanding the complete dismantlement of its nuclear program, alongside restrictions on its missile and drone capabilities.He argued that "Tehran has backed itself into a corner," implying that Trump could leverage this to extract further concessions from Iran.Behind the scenes, Israel-aligned Democrats are reportedly exploiting Trumps competitive psyche, likening any prospective agreement to the JCPOA and framing it as a Biden-Obama relic.By stoking Trumps desire to eclipse his rivals achievements, these figures aim to push United States demands to irrational extremes, ensuring the talks fail while deflecting blame onto Tehran.Adding to the mix, Jake Sullivan, former White House National Security Adviser and a top foreign policy adviser to President Joe Biden, recently told ABC News: I think that deal, in its elements, wont look too different from the deal that President Obama and Secretary Kerry produced in the Obama administration that Donald Trump ripped up.Iranian officials, however, have consistently emphasized that the ongoing Oman-mediated discussions with the United States are distinct from previous frameworks, emphasizing that they aim to secure tangible dividends that go beyond the original nuclear deal.Many Iranians no longer believe the JCPOA is sufficient, tweeted Araghchi, signaling a shift in Irans negotiating stance compared to the Obama era.Meanwhile, CENTCOM commander General Michael E Kurilla, a Netanyahu ally appointed during the Biden administration but still serving under Trump, has reportedly shown openness to considering Israeli aggression against Irans nuclear sites.According to the New York Times, with Kurillas tenure nearing its end, Israeli officials have been eager to finalize a plan that could be executed while he remains in command. Madrids trains and international airport among facilities hit by power outages He also urged people to stay clear of the roads for emergency workers.Madrids Metro said in a statement that all services had been interrupted due to a lack of electric supply.Local media reported that parts of the metro had been evacuated.Meanwhile, Madrids Barajas Airport, the main international airport serving the capital, is reportedly dealing with a blackout, according to local media, with flight tracker services showing flight cancellations and delays. This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
		Inverted tulips blossom in Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad province TheIndianSubcontinent News Agency
			There are more than 170 species of tulips in the country It is said that the tulip has some remedial use for arthritis and rheumatic pains.As the tourism experts say an area over 2,000 hectares is habitat of inverted tulips in Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad province.The inverted tulip grows between 100 and 120 centimeters above the ground and is a perennial bulbous herbaceous plant of the lily family.There are between 120 and 140 species of inverted tulips in the world, of which 14 or 15 species have been identified in Iran.Inverted tulips grow in high altitudes and mountainous and rocky areas
					Irans President calls Azerbaijan second home as he urges deeper Tehran-Baku ties	TEHRAN In a recent interview with Azerbaijani Television (AzTV), President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran articulated Iran's unwavering commitment to the principles of international law, particularly the respect for the rights and territorial integrity of all nations, calling it "the first and foremost principle of international law."His remarks, delivered against the backdrop of ongoing disputes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, underscored Iran's role as a mediator and advocate for peaceful resolution in the region


	TEHRAN Irans Foreign Ministry condemned the detention of Iranian citizens in France, calling the actions a violation of freedom of expression and urging French authorities to resolve the matter promptly.Speaking at his weekly press conference on Monday, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei expressed serious concern over the detention of Iranian citizen Mahdieh Esfandiari and another Iranian citizen in Paris, describing the arrests as a violation of freedom of expression and a form of complicity with crimes occurring in the region.Baghaei said Tehran had formally raised the issue with French authorities and pursued it through relevant diplomatic channels

Detention of Iranian citizens in France violates freedom of expression: Foreign Ministry "We are pleased that a step has been taken in Ms Esfandiaris case, and we expect France to honor its international human rights obligations," he said.Iran committed to red lines in negotiationsBaghaei outlined Tehrans diplomatic activities, stressed adherence to national interests, and responded to recent international developments.He emphasized that no details of any negotiation would be finalized unless Irans overarching framework and red lines are strictly observed Esfandiaris case, and we expect France to honor its international human rights obligations," he said.Iran committed to red lines in negotiationsBaghaei outlined Tehrans diplomatic activities, stressed adherence to national interests, and responded to recent international developments.He emphasized that no details of any negotiation would be finalized unless Irans overarching framework and red lines are strictly observed The road to peace: Irans continued support for Armenia-Azerbaijan diplomacy TEHRAN The conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh has been a source of tension between Armenia and Azerbaijan for decades.The region, internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, was seized by Armenian forces in the early 1990s, triggering a war that left thousands dead and displaced many more.Though a ceasefire was brokered in 1994, the dispute remained unresolved, with occasional flare-ups, culminating in a brutal conflict in 2020 The 2020 war resulted in heavy casualties on both sides and a ceasefire agreement that saw Azerbaijan regain control over much of the region However, the underlying issue of Nagorno-Karabakh remained unresolved, continuing to threaten stability in the South Caucasus.In March 2025, Armenia and Azerbaijan made a significant step toward ending nearly four decades of conflict when they agreed on the text of a peace treaty				TEHRAN Irans Foreign Ministry condemned the detention of Iranian citizens in France, calling the actions a violation of freedom of expression and urging French authorities to resolve the matter promptly.Speaking at his weekly press conference on Monday, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei expressed serious concern over the detention of Iranian citizen Mahdieh Esfandiari and another Iranian citizen in Paris, describing the arrests as a violation of freedom of expression and a form of complicity with crimes occurring in the region.Baghaei said Tehran had formally raised the issue with French authorities and pursued it through relevant diplomatic channels He announced that Iran had secured agreement for a consular meeting with Esfandiari and called on the French government to swiftly clarify the situation."Our citizens have committed no crime other than expressing their emotions regarding the atrocities currently unfolding in the region," Baghaei stressed.Responding to a question about Iran's broader efforts to protect its nationals abroad, Baghaei emphasized that the Foreign Ministry considers it a duty to follow up on any challenges faced by Iranian citizens internationally On the path to friendship TEHRAN Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian concluded a one-day visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday, marking a significant step towards revitalizing and strengthening relations between the two neighboring nations.The visit, was characterized by official welcomes, high-level meetings, and the signing of key cooperation agreements, and signaled a shared commitment to enhanced regional cooperation and mutual prosperity.President Pezeshkian was greeted upon arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport by Azerbaijans First Deputy Prime Minister Yagub Eyyubov and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Samir Sharifov He was then officially welcomed by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the Zagulba Presidential Palace in a formal ceremony complete with national anthems and a guard of honor.During a private bilateral meeting, followed by discussions between Iranian and Azerbaijani delegations, President Pezeshkian emphasized the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and familial bonds between the people of Iran and Azerbaijan He stated that these connections form the foundation for a strategic path toward expanding regional cooperation
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