Iran is always ready to play a role in the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said in Baku.

Reminding about a 100-kilometer border of Iran located in the territory of the conflict zone, Zarif said Tehran is in favor of a peaceful resolution of the conflict within the international law.

“We want security and stability in our neighboring countries which are important for us. Azerbaijan is our most important neighbor. We are close to this country, and this conflict hurts us. Iran has significantly contributed to Azerbaijan regarding this conflict. We have always wanted the activities of the OSCE Minsk Group to be completed successfully, and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to be resolved within the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan,” he added.

During his earlier visit to Yerevan, Iranian FM expressed hope that t he conflict will be resolved based on the principles of international law.