Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei underlined that spreading Islamic teachings and developing Islamic activities will help efforts to counter threats and confront the seditious schemes of Takfiri groups.

Fighting against the Takfiris’ attempts to incite sedition among nations requires strengthening Islamic activities, the Leader said Tuesday evening in a meeting in Tehran with the Republic of Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev.

Ayatollah Khamenei added that promotion of Islamic teachings and observing religious rites will encourage public support for efforts against threats.

The Leader further referred to the religious commonalities between the two nations of Iran and Azerbaijan, saying that the Islamic Republic views the two peoples’ bonds within the framework of fraternity.

He went on to say that Iran attaches great significance to the political stability, security, peace and welfare of the Azeri people.

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution also stressed the need for the development of economic exchanges and cooperation in different fields between the two countries.

Aliyev, for his part, highlighted the amicable ties between Iran and Azerbaijan and said the two countries share views on international issues.

“Iran plays a major role in upholding peace and security in the world,” he said, adding, “We consider Iran’s security as our own.”

The Azeri president also said threats against the two countries originate from the same sources, adding that during his trip, the two sides agreed to cooperate against terrorism.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani was also present at the meeting.