TEHRAN - In a diplomatic move, the parliamentary delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran has embarked on a crucial visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The objective behind this journey is active participation in the upcoming session of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly.

As reported by Iranian media, a select group of representatives from the Islamic Consultative Assembly will be leading this mission to Azerbaijan. The delegation aims to engage in discussions and contribute to the deliberations during the session of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly, along with its various committees.

This visit underscores Iran's commitment to regional cooperation and parliamentary diplomacy, as the nation seeks to play a pivotal role in the broader Asian political landscape. 

The Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) was incepted in 2006 at the Seventh Session of the Association of Asian Parliamentary for Peace (AAPP). In other words, the APA is the continuation of an organisation that was established in 1999.

The 14th plenary session of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) will be held in Baku from February 21 to 24. Dedicated to the topic of "Strengthening regional cooperation for the sake of sustainable development in Asia", a parliamentary delegation of 40 countries, including speakers from 10 countries, will participate in the session.