BAKU, Azerbaijan, Mar. 11
Trend:
The conclusion of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the establishment of new communication links between the Eastern Zangazur economic region and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (NAR) through Iran is a historic event, Assistant of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmat Hajiyev said, Trend reports.
"The head of state keeps this important transport and communication project in the center of constant attention, and instructions have been given to the relevant structures for its implementation. As a result of the implementation of this project, the long-term policy of Armenia on the blockade of Nakhchivan will be put to an end. Between the two regions of Azerbaijan - Eastern Zangezur and Nakhchivan - through the Iranian territory will be created automobile, railway, electric power communication," he said.
It was noted that the project also changes the transport and communication picture in the region as a whole. Connecting Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey, it creates the basis for a new corridor in Eurasia, including roads, railways, power lines and digital communications.
Hajiyev stressed that the restoration of the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan as a result of the 44-day Karabakh war, ensuring control over the part of the Azerbaijani-Iranian border belonging to the country, called the "border of friendship" by the President of Azerbaijan, made it possible to implement this transport and communication project.
"The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding falls on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Iran. An important role in the implementation of this project is played by the relations of friendship, mutual trust and neighborhood that have developed over 30 years between the two countries. We are sure that the new corridor will create favorable opportunities for regional cooperation, development and prosperity of the peoples of the region, expansion of trade and economic ties."