Iran and the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan mulled over the expansion of border interactions, Mehr reported.

In a meeting held Saturday between Seyyed Abbas Hosseini, Consul General of Iran in Nakhchivan, and Taghiyev, Border Guard Commander of Nakhchivan, discussed the expansion of border cooperation and interaction as well as transit of goods.

Hosseini emphasized the good neighborliness, especially the interactions of transit of goods, and stated that Iran is pleased with the “revival” of borders of Azerbaijan, and this matter can be effective in increasing bilateral cooperation.

Azerbaijani side, for its part, appreciated the position of Iran in maintaining the “territorial integrity” of Azerbaijan, and described it as a sign of Iran’s attention to friendship, good neighborliness, and respect for international law.