Closer Iran-Armenia Ties to Ensure Security: Raisi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Promotion of cooperation and economic relations between Iran and Armenia would serve the interests of all parties and contribute to regional security, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said.
In a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan on Monday, Raisi stressed the need for the development of economic and trade ties between the two neighbors.
“Enhancement of cooperation and economic exchanges between Tehran and Yerevan would fulfill the interests of all parties and definitely contribute to security,” the Iranian president said.
He also pointed to the delicate situation in the Caucasus region, saying, “The Islamic Republic of Iran’s principled policy is to support the territorial integrity and sovereignty of countries.”
Reaffirming Iran’s support for Armenia’s sovereignty over its territories and roads, the Iranian president welcomed the progress in the negotiations between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, adding, “We hope that the other problems between the two countries would be also settled peacefully within the framework of the international principles and laws, and that we’d witness peace, stability and security in the region.”
For his part, Pashinyan briefed the Iranian president on the process of negotiations about the situation in the Caucasus.
He also highlighted Armenia’s determination to promote economic interaction with Iran and step up the activities of the Economic Cooperation Joint Commission.
The premier expressed confidence that closer cooperation and coordination between Armenia and Iran would help them take major steps for stabilizing regional peace and security.