Iranian president holds phone call with Azerbaijan's Aliyev

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has held a phone call with his Azerbaijani counterpart, President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday, local Azeri media have said.

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According to local Azeri media, on December 23, Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, made a phone call to Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Pezeshkian congratulated Aliev on his upcoming birthday, wishing him new successes in his presidential activities and good health, the media report said.

President Ilham Aliyev expressed his gratitude for the attention and congratulations.

The Iranian president further fondly recalled his visits to Azerbaijan and the discussions held with the Azerbaijani leader.

During the phone conversation, the parties exchanged views on contacts planned for 2026 and the future development of Azerbaijan-Iran friendly relations./mehr