Iran executes gunman in 2023 Azerbaijan embassy attack

TEHRAN – Iran has executed the individual responsible for the January 2023 attack on Azerbaijan's embassy in Tehran, which resulted in the death of one person. 

Tehran, Baku urge acceleration of joint transit corridor projects

TEHRAN – Senior officials from Iran and Azerbaijan stressed the need to expedite the construction of key transit routes during a high-level meeting in Tehran, highlighting the strategic importance of enhancing connectivity between the neighboring countries.

Transport, transit agreement to be signed in Pezeshkian’s visit to Azerbaijan

TEHRAN- Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh announced that the transportation and transit agreement will be signed between Iran and Republic of Azerbaijan during the visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Azerbaijan.

Iran, Azerbaijan sign bilingual MOU at 16th joint economic committee meeting

TEHRAN – Iran and Azerbaijan signed Persian and Azeri versions of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday during the 16th Joint Economic Committee meeting, co-chaired by Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development and Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister.

Tehran, Baku discuss expansion of economic, transport, energy ties

TEHRAN– Iran’s Transport and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh, who also chairs the Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Committee, met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku to discuss bilateral ties and economic cooperation.

Iran’s non-oil export to Azerbaijan up 14.5% in 10 months on year

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s non-oil export to Azerbaijan increased by 14.5 percent during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, the spokesperson for the Trade Development Committee of the House of Industry, Mining, and Trade announced.

Iran, Azerbaijan to establish joint agricultural cooperation committee

TEHRAN - Iran and Azerbaijan have agreed to establish a joint agricultural cooperation committee within the next month, the agriculture ministers of the two countries announced.

Tehran, Baku hold joint technical committee on hydropower projects

TEHRAN - Iran and Azerbaijan convened the 14th Joint Technical Committee on the construction and operation of Khoda Afarin and Qiz Qalesi dams and power plants, discussing completed measures and the development of related facilities.

Azerbaijan embassy in Iran resumes consular services

TEHRAN - Azerbaijan's embassy in Tehran is set to fully restore its consular services as of Sunday, according to an earlier statement by the Azeri foreign ministry. 

Iran determined to boost trade, energy co-op with Azerbaijan

TEHRAN - Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, in a meeting with the visiting Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev, called for the formation of a joint working group in order to pursue and accelerate bilateral cooperation, especially in the field of energy.

Iran, Azerbaijan discuss co-op in water, electricity industries

TEHRAN - Energy officials from Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation in the fields of water and electricity.

Iran, Azerbaijan rail transport rises 47%

TEHRAN - Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev has said rail transport between Iran and Azerbaijan has increased by 47 percent in 2023, IRNA reported.

Iran, Azerbaijan agree to launch Astarachay Bridge in 4 months

TEHRAN - Iranian Minister of Transport and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash and Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev have agreed, in a telephone conversation, to complete the construction of Astarachay Bridge and launch it within the next four months.

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Tel Aviv, the engine of discord in Baku-Tehran relations

In a note, Shargh discussed the anti-Iran approach followed jointly by Israel and Baku following the recent visit by the Israeli war minister to Baku.

‘Tehran determined to strengthen cooperation with Baku’

TEHRAN- Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber said that there are vast capacities for the development of cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan in the transportation sector, and Tehran is determined to strengthen its cooperation with Baku.

Iran, Azerbaijan begin construction of bridge over Aras

TEHRAN - Iran and Azerbaijan formally launched the construction of a highway bridge over the Aras River at the two countries' border in the Aghbend Region, the porta of Iran’s Transport and Urban Development Ministry reported.

Astarachay bridge to enhance Iran-Azerbaijan economic co-op

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Baku Abbas Mousavi has said that completing the bridge over the Astarachay border river is going to diversify the modes of transportation between Iran and Azerbaijan and improve economic cooperation between the two countries, IRNA reported.

Iran, Azerbaijan discuss expansion of ties in water, electricity sectors

TEHRAN- During a meeting between Iranian Energy Minister Ali-Akbar Mehrabian and Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev in Baku on Wednesday, the two sides explored the ways for the expansion of ties between the two countries in the fields of water and electricity.

Iran building schools, hospitals in Karabakh region

TEHRAN - Ali Alizadeh, the Azerbaijani ambassador to Iran, has invited Iranian companies to participate in reconstruction projects in the Karabakh region, saying Iranian contractors are currently constructing schools and hospitals in the region.

Tehran, Baku ink MOU to double Turkmenistan gas swap with Azerbaijan

TEHRAN – Iran has inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Azerbaijan to double the amount of natural gas the country is going to swap with Turkmenistan, Shana reported.

Iran, Azerbaijan stress expansion of energy ties

TEHRAN - Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development Shahin Mustafayev has visited Iran on top of a delegation to hold talks with the Islamic Republic’s energy officials and discuss expansion of ties.

Tehran, Baku opening a new chapter in bilateral relations

TEHRAN – Having deep historical roots, Iran and Azerbaijan have been seeking the expansion of economic, commercial, scientific, and cultural ties over the past two decades and the two countries' presidents have been encouraging the governments to forge closer ties.

Azeri economy minister calls for expanding ties with Iran

TEHRAN – Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov has underlined the need for the expansion of economic relations with Iran, IRNA reported.

Iranian transport minister visits Baku to pursue expansion of ties

TEHRAN – Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Rostam Qasemi traveled to Azerbaijan on top of a high-ranking delegation on Thursday to attend the two countries’ 15th Joint Economic Committee meeting.