Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb. 9 /Trend S.Isayev, T. Jafarov/
Countries of Central Asia and Caucaus hold a very important place in Iran's foreign policy, Iranian deputy Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacific Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi told Trend.
"We are connected with these countries by geographic, religious and cultural ties," Araqchi said, adding that Iran has many connections with all of the Central Asia and Caucasus countries, especially with Azerbaijan.
"We do not make differences between Iranian people and the rest of the peoples in the region. Thus, we are interested in developing political and economic relations with these countries," he said. "If there are any obstacles in developing relations, we try to solve them."
Araqchi noted that while there is sometimes misunderstanding, Iran always tries to eliminate it.
"For us, peace and stability in the region, as well as development and happiness of peoples is equal to serenity and peace in Iran," he said.
Deputy FM underscored that economic and trade relations of Iran with countries of Central Asia and Caucasus constantly develop.
"We will try to develop these relations even further this year," he noted.
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