TEHRAN – Iranian Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi met on Friday with Azeri President Ilham Aliyev in a visit to Baku, Tasnim reported.

During the meeting, Aliyev hailed the growing ties between Tehran and Baku, saying reciprocal visits by the presidents and senior officials would play an important role in strengthening ties between the two neighbors.

Pointing to the historical affinities between Iran and Azerbaijan, Aliyev said the two “friendly and brotherly” nations enjoy close ties and the documents signed by the two sides are being implemented successfully.

Aliyev has paid several official visits to Tehran over the past few years.

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