INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Shamkhani stressed the importance of relations between the two friendly and fraternal countries of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan,
incumbent government, is to deepen and expand relations with our neighbors, and in this framework our country's firm will is to increase
between the two nations are in good shape during Ilham Aliyev's tenure, and Tehran is certain that with the attention and efforts of the two
countries' leaders, these relations would be elevated to an excellent level, Shamkhani added.The top security official underscored Tehran's
resolute intention to counter the elements attempting to destabilize bilateral relations, saying, "With mutual cooperation, we should not
allow any factor to drive distance between us."Finally, Shamkhani expressed hope that the next visit of Aliyev to Tehran, with the
collaborative efforts of the two nations, would provide the foundation for the construction of a jump in relations.The Azeri president, for
his part, emphasized that Tehran-Baku ties are really progressing due to the firm will of the two nations' leaders, without being influenced
by pressure from countries that do not want friendly and warm relations between the two capitals."I have traveled to Iran several times and
will visit Tehran again to follow up and speed the implementation of cooperative agreements," the president of the Republic of Azerbaijan
said.Shamkhani warns against foreign interference in Tehran-Baku tiesLater, Shamkhani met Ramil Usubov, the Secretary of the Security
relations between the two countries.Shamkhani added, "The Zionist regime, as the main center of evil and instability in the region, is
currently facing political crises and internal economic and social challenges and strives to lessen internal pressures by exporting internal
crises to the region."Iran's senior security official stated that one of Tehran's primary strategies is to continue to promote peace and
stability in the region, stressing that one of the main components to create peace and stability is to respect the sovereignty and
provide their long-term interests, and the only way to achieve stability and lasting security is through responsible cooperation between the
security, and defense cooperation between Tehran and Baku to be in the interests of Iran and Azerbaijan, and is fully prepared to develop
bilateral relations that provide for the two countries' national interests without any constraints.Usubov, for his part, highlighted the two
nations' religious, cultural, and civilizational similarities as an extraordinary opportunity to deepen bilateral relations, adding that the
issue of regional security and stability is one of Iran and Azerbaijan's top objectives.Azerbaijan's senior security official then expressed
hope that his Iranian counterpart's visit to Baku will be a watershed moment in bilateral relations, removing certain artificial hurdles in
