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Azerbaijan and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding on establishing new communication links between the East Zangazur economic region and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic through the territory of Iran.

The document was signed by Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev and Iran’s Roads and Urban Development Minister Rostam Ghasemi within the 15th meeting of the Azerbaijan-Iran State Commission on economic, trade and humanitarian cooperation, held in Baku on March 11.

Presidential Aide Hikmat Hajiyev, commenting on the conclusion of a memorandum of understanding between Azerbaijan and Iran, underlined that it is a historic event.

He noted that the head of state keeps this important transport and communication project in the center of constant attention, and instructions have been given to the relevant structures for its implementation.

“As a result of the implementation of this project, the long-term policy of Armenia on the blockade of Nakhchivan will be put to an end. Between the two regions of Azerbaijan – Eastern Zangezur and Nakhchivan – through the Iranian territory will be created automobile, railway, electric power communication,” he said.