Iranian FM: Our country is ready to mediate in resolving Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Iran is ready to mediate in resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said in Tehran today after meeting with his Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov.

The situation in the South Caucasus and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict have become a major topic in the talks between the Azerbaijani and Iranian foreign ministers.

"We have discussed many issues of bilateral and regional cooperation," Mammadyarov said at a press conference during his official visit to Tehran.

He thanked Iran for its fair position voiced in the international organizations on Nagorno-Karabakh.

"Iran is our neighbor. We hope Tehran will continue making efforts to restore peace and stability in the region," Mammadyarov said.

/Trend News/