Iran’s Rouhani expected to visit Baku
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is expected to visit Azerbaijan, a source in the Iranian Communication and Information Technology Ministry told Trend on Deecember 22.
The preparation for the visit is underway, the source said.
Currently, a delegation of officials and businessmen, headed by Azerbaijani Minister of Economy and Industry Shahin Mustafayev, is on visit to Iran.
Azerbaijan and Iran have shared diplomatic relations since 1918. Iran recognized Azerbaijan's independence in 1991, and diplomatic ties between the two countries were reestablished in 1992.
Currently, the two countries are focusing on expanding economic ties in various fields, including industry, agriculture, energy, alternative energy, and transportation.
The trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Iran amounted to $86.48 million, according to Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee.
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