The Iranian foreign minister touched on the key ongoing regional and international developments and underlined the significance of continued and close consultations between the two sides. Amirabdollahian added that the relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Azerbaijan Republic is such that the two countries can resolve existing issues and problems in the relation between themselves and return them to the right track.  During the talks, the Azeri foreign minister also thanked the Iranian foreign minister’s constructive efforts in settling tensions and described the Sunday talks as positive.  He also emphasized direct contacts between the two sides in different spheres and expressed hope that ties develop further and some outstanding issues are resolved in the near future.   During the phone talks, the two sides also discussed and exchanged viewpoints on other issues of mutual interest including the North-South corridor project, the future plan for cooperation between the two countries within the framework of regional and international organizations including ECO and the Non-Aligned Movement.