ITV, Azerbaijan
Sept 13 2008

Minister notes Iran’s "new ideas" for regional peace, stability

[Presenter] Today Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received Iranian
Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki. The development of relations
between the two countries in various areas was underlined at the
meeting. It was noted that the visit was important for the overall
development of mutual relations and for the discussion of future
relations.

In the course of his visit to Baku the Iranian foreign minister was
also received by Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov. At
the meeting, where the future of mutual cooperation was discussed, the
Azerbaijani foreign minister noted the importance of continuing these
kinds of discussions. Elmar Mammadyarov also stressed that he would
meet his opposite number on the sidelines of the next session of the
UN General Assembly. Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki, who
had fruitful discussions with Azerbaijani officials, said that
official Tehran has new ideas designed to serve stability and peace in
the region.

[Manuchehr Mottaki addressing reporters, with Azerbaijani translation
superimposed] During my meetings that lasted several hours, I and
Azerbaijani officials discussed the latest situation in the
Caucasus. The Iranian state is putting forward new ideas serving peace
and stability in the region. I am confident that these ideas will be
supported by the countries of the region and contribute to the
development of the region. I have also planned visits to some European
states as well as to Armenia. During those visits, I will also promote
these ideas. The latest developments show that there should be close
cooperation among the regional countries. I asses my visit to Baku as
very efficient.