Chief of Staff of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mahmud Vaezi has declared that Iran highly appreciates Russia’s mediation efforts for cessation of fire in Nagorno-Karabakh.

“We hope the peaceful negotiations start as soon as possible and the results of the negotiations comply with the internationally recognized rights of Azerbaijan and Armenia in such a way that they don’t lead to a new war,” he said.

The Iranian official also stated that there are necessary opportunities in the region to solve the issue and ensure peace and security. “Moscow’s negotiations with the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan are a good sign of the potential of independent powers of the region, and Iran is fully ready to cooperate for the establishment of peace and stability, in accordance with international law,” he stated.