Iranian border province welcomes deepening cooperation with Azerbaijan: governor

Iran's northwestern West Azerbaijan Province welcomes the development of economic cooperation with neighboring countries, including Azerbaijan, Governor Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian said on Monday.

Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting with Azerbaijani Ambassador to Iran Ali Alizada, Sadegh emphasized that relations with neighboring countries are among the top priorities of the province when it comes to exports.

Motamedian also added that the West Azerbaijan Province is ready to take part in the reconstruction of Azerbaijan's territories liberated from Armenian occupation in the Second Karabakh War.

“There are no obstacles for the development of relations between Iran’s West Azerbaijan Province and Azerbaijan, and the province is fully ready to strengthen relations,” he added.

According to the governor, currently, the West Azerbaijan Province of Iran and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan boast high-level ties.

Motamedian noted that one of Iran's few border crossings that remained open during the coronavirus pandemic was with Azerbaijan, adding that this issue reflects the significance of political and economic relations between the two countries.

“The West Azerbaijan Province is located within the international corridor. Thus, there are three airports, nine border checkpoints, and five border terminals operating in the province. The region also boasts great potential in the mining, agriculture, and industry sectors," concluded Motamedian.