Iranian MP advises Baku to be far-sighted
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Reaffirming that Iran has always south to support its neighbors and establish peace and security in the region, the legislator maintained that as a powerful state, Iran has never been indifferent toward the destiny and security of its Muslim neighbor, and that is why Tehran has backed Baku at various critical moments.
“We believe that while the territorial integrity of our neighbors should be respected, the cultural commonalities of them should be highlighted and deepened so that our peoples grow ever closer,” the MP said.
Moqtadaei called Azerbaijan “a precious part” of the Muslim world and stressed that Israel cannot be allowed entry to the region as a result of amateurish measures since “it would hurt the people and interests of the country in the long-term”.
“We have conveyed this to the Azerbaijani authorities because we believe that any damage dealt from that front to Azerbaijan will eventually spill over into other regional countries.”
He emphasized that the current Iranian government seek to boost relations with neighbors and ensure regional security through good neighborliness.
“We have never sought to break ties with Azerbaijan, and Iran’s strategic patience over bilateral disputes of late have been self-evident,” Moghtadaei said, adding that Azerbaijani officials should take necessary precautions in this regard lest their country be damaged.
He advised Baku to maintain its independency in various affairs and rely on its domestic capabilities and potential, warning that if its policies lead to dependence on other countries, no good shall come to them.