Ayatollah Seyyed Abdolkarim Mousavi Ardebili received Azeri head of State Committee for Work and Religious Organizations Elshad Iskandarov, calling for bolstering friendship between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Azerbaijan republic.
He said that Iran and Azerbaijan republic have extensive affinities so that the differences should be resolved through dialogue.
The senior religious leader said that that the two nations boast common faith and beliefs, with ties dating back to ancient times.
He also pointed out that the Shia Muslims living in Azerbaijan have maintained their beliefs in the best manner, and that Azerbaijan republic boasts of honorable personalities.
Iskandarov, for his part, expressed pleasure with the visit and asked Ayatollah Ardebili to help promote spirituality in the Azerbaijan republic.
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