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Shared heritage frames Iran-Azerbaijan dialogue in Ardabil
The head of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences said that culture, science, and tourism will drive deeper ties between Tehran and Baku during talks with Ardabil Governor Masoud Emami Yeganeh.
Habibbeyli described science, culture, and shared civilization as enduring foundations linking the two neighboring nations, saying Azerbaijan is keen to broaden academic and cultural engagement with Iran, IRNA reported.
"Tourism is one of the strongest bridges between our peoples," he said, adding that greater two-way travel would not only bring citizens closer together but also facilitate economic exchanges and broaden commercial interaction.
He said Azerbaijan had already benefited from expanding economic cooperation with Iran and noted that increased visits by Iranian travelers could further reinforce those gains.
Habibbeyli also underscored the importance of sustained dialogue between officials from both countries, saying recent meetings between the presidents of Iran and Azerbaijan, along with signed agreements, had opened "a new atmosphere" for wider bilateral cooperation.
"Focusing on our shared historical, cultural, and scientific heritage will further strengthen the bonds of brotherhood between the two neighboring countries," he said.
The remarks came during a visit to Ardabil by a senior Azerbaijani delegation attending Ardabil Week, an annual celebration honoring Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili.
The delegation included the president of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, the deputy culture minister, a lawmaker, and Azerbaijan's consul general in Iran. The festival showcases the province's cultural and literary heritage while encouraging cultural exchanges between the neighboring countries.