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By Sara Rajabova

Iran considers no limit for more cooperation with Azerbaijan, trying to upgrade cooperation in all dimensions.

The remark was made by Mahmoud Vaezi,the Iranian minister of communications and information technology during a meeting with Khalaf Khalafov, Azerbaijan's deputy foreign minister in Tehran on June 3.

Vaezi said the political will of both Azerbaijani and Iranian leaders is an important factor for the promotion of bilateral relations, and therefore cooperation should expand in all spheres.

He added that Iran and Azerbaijan should intensify their efforts toward implementing already reached agreements, IRNA news agency reported.

Vaezi also emphasized on a campaign against extremism and terrorism in the region and said consolidation and cooperation between the two countries in various fields will be effective in regional security and stability.

Khalafov, thanking Iran for hosting the meeting of representatives of the Caspian Sea states in Tehran and the Caspian Summit in 2016, said Iran and Azerbaijan are two important Caspian littoral states, adding the meeting will provide a suitable opportunity for reviewing mutual cooperation for development.

Azerbaijan and Iran have had diplomatic relations since 1918. Iran recognized Azerbaijan's independence in 1991, and diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1992.

Currently, the two countries are focused on expanding their economic ties, developing cooperation in various fields -- industry, agriculture, energy, alternative energy and transportation.

Tehran has in recent years focused seriously on developing its ties with neighboring countries, including Azerbaijan which enjoys various commonalities with Iran -- religious, historical and cultural.

Trade turnover between Iran and Azerbaijan reached $457.6 million during the last Iranian fiscal year (ended on March 20), 12.3 percent less compared to the preceding year.

Iran exported $435.4 million worth of goods to Azerbaijan during the period, which indicates a fall by 9.7 percent year on year.

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