Iran`s policy in Caucasus aimed at maintaining peace - Iranian diplomat
ArmInfo. Iran's policy in the Caucasus region is aimed at maintaining peace and ensuring respect for the territorial integrity of other states. This was stated by Iranian Ambassador to Georgia Mahmoud Adeeb at a meeting with Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on the occasion of the completion of his mission in that country, Mehr reports.
It is noted that Papuashvili highly praised Mahmoud Adeeb's contributions to developing Iranian-Georgian relations during his mission in Georgia. "We are aware of your valuable efforts to strengthen relations. We are glad that during the recent tensions in the South Caucasus, you, as Iran's ambassador, managed relations well," the Georgian Parliament Speaker said.
Papuashvili added that Georgia's policy in the region is aimed at peace and stability in the region. "We hope that by establishing security, the foundation for cooperation with Iran will be better secured than ever before. The peoples of both countries share a rich civilizational and cultural heritage, and this history holds enormous potential for strengthening universal values. Unlike some countries, the Iranians have proven their maturity, which is necessary to overcome crises," he said.
In turn, the Iranian ambassador also praised the views of the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament and described Iran's policy in the Caucasus as aimed at maintaining peace and respecting territorial integrity. Adib noted the importance of parliaments in consolidating interests and praised the abolition of the visa regime as a manifestation of the will of both sides. He emphasized the importance of developing parliamentary diplomacy and exchanging friendship delegations and, citing Georgia's immigration legislation, called for preserving the honor and dignity of Iranians in that country.