Iranian minister says hands are at work to mar ties with Azerbaijan
Iranian Defense Minister, Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said on Sunday that certain hands are at work to mar Tehran-Baku ties, IRNA news agency reported.
Addressing a meeting in a northwestern city, the minister said "Overt and covert hands are at work to disturb Iran's bilateral ties with its neighbors, including Azerbaijan."
"However, Tehran would never let that happen due to its strong and amicable ties with its neighboring states."
"Establishing friendly ties and cooperation with neighboring countries is among major principles of Tehran's foreign policy," the minister said.
Vahidi arrived in West Azarbaijan Province on Sunday morning along with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who is in the province on his 125th provincial tour.
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