Amirabdollahian made the remarks while receiving a copy of the new Azeri ambassador’s credentials in Tehran.

While wishing the Azeri envoy success during his mission in Tehran and underlining the importance of relations between Tehran and Baku, Amirabdollahian also described as surprising and regrettable, the recent negative comments by Azerbaijan Republic’s officials.

The Iranian foreign minister also said military drills by any country within its territory are a sovereign right.

He referred to the Zionist regime’s recent movements near Iran’s border, saying the Islamic Republic will not tolerate the Zionist Regime’s presence along its borders and will take necessary measures against the regime’s activities.

The new Azerbaijani ambassador, for his part, underscored good and deep relations between the Azerbaijan Republic and Iran as a dearly and brotherly neighbor for his country. He also expressed hope that the recent issues will be resolved soon through consultations between officials of the two countries. (ILKHA)