Electricity exchange project between Iran and Azerbaijan

According to Energy Press, “Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev” at the opening ceremony of “Qizqalaasi” dam and full exploitation of “Khodaafrin” dam, which was held in the presence of Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of Iran and Ali Akbar Mehrabian, Minister of Energy, with Stating that the construction of these projects requires a lot of actions and experience, he said: the implementation of this ceremony shows the friendship between Iran and Azerbaijan.

He continued: Today, the whole world observes that the friendship between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan has a historical history. Our people have lived together for centuries and today the relations between the two countries are at the highest level.

He pointed out the historical importance of this opening and reminded: for the first time the presidents of the two countries met at the border and this shows the border of friendship and brotherhood.

Aliyev pointed to the talks with the President of Iran and said: Based on this, we were confident that we have the same opinions in the field of international and regional issues, and we support each other to strengthen the security of the region.

The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan stated that the transportation projects are of special importance for our two countries and the region, and stated that the North and South corridors are important for the entire region. This is while transportation has grown by more than 50% in the past year, although we are still in the initial stages and with the completion of the railway, the amount of transportation between the two countries will increase.

Aliyev pointed to the exchange of electricity between Iran and Azerbaijan and continued: This huge project will be useful for the cooperation of the countries and increase trade circulation.

He stated: Today, in the meeting with the Iranian president, we observed that Iran is trying to ensure peace and security in the region. The interference of foreign countries in the region is not acceptable and peace and security must be ensured by the countries and people of this region.

Aliyev emphasized: The development of relations between Iran and Azerbaijan is progressing. I invited the president of Iran to attend a conference in Azerbaijan in Baku, so far we have met 5 times and these meetings have the message for the world that no one can create misunderstandings between the two countries and we are addressing this issue today. We proved it once again.