IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER: "TEHRAN IS READY TO MEDIATE TALKS ON NAGORNO KARABAKH CONFLICT"

Today.Az
11 August 2008 [12:52]

Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchohr Mottaki received chairman of
Azerbaijan’s State Committee for work with religious formations
Hidayat Orujev, visiting the country.

Day.Az reports with reference to IRNA that Mottaki said common
historical and religious grounds create good opportunity for further
strengthening of bilateral ties.

He said Iran longs for restoring friendly relations with neighbor
states. He also voiced Tehran’s readiness to mediate talks on the
resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

In turn, Orujev said Azerbaijan attaches special importance to ties
with Iran. He said conduction of culture days in both countries will
contribute to development of the bilateral ties.

It should be noted that Orujev was also received by Minister of
Culture and Islamic Education Mohammed-Hossein Safar -Kharandi. The
sides voiced satisfaction with the level of cooperation between the
two countries.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress