Iran offers to open crossing point in Ardabil bordering Azerbaijan

If the Azerbaijani government wants to open a checkpoint on the border with Iran's Ardabil province, then the Iranian government is ready for it, Ardabil Province Head Hussain Sabiri was quoted as saying by IRNA.

Sabiri said he corresponded with the Iranian Ambassador to Azerbaijan on the issue of holding negotiations with Azerbaijan to open a new checkpoint on the border.

Opening of the new checkpoint will improve the welfare of the Iranian And Azerbaijani population and development of economic ties, Sabiri said.

He underscored that Iran can receive the fuel intended for the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic on the Bilasuvar border checkpoints and deliver similar amount of fuel to Nakhchivan on the Julfa checkpoint.

"Such an exchange will facilitate the delivery of fuel to the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, and reduce costs. It is beneficial to both countries," he noted.


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