Iran Eyes Involvement in Armenia’s Infrastructural Projects
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign minister of Iran said the country’s companies are eager to be involved in economic and infrastructural projects in Armenia.
Hossein Amirabdollahian met the head of the Parliamentary Friendship Group of Armenia and Iran in Tehran on Tuesday.
Pointing to the good and expanding relations between Tehran and Yerevan and the role of the legislative bodies in this regard, Amirabdollahian underlined Iran’s resolve to deepen relations with Armenia.
The foreign minister also stressed the necessity of facilitating transportation between Iran and Armenia by cutting duties and costs as well as participation of Iranian companies in the implementation of economic and infrastructure projects in Armenia.
He referred to Iran’s principled policy of respecting territorial integrity and national sovereignty of all countries, and called for a peaceful resolution of disputes between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia. Amirabdollahian said Tehran is opposed to any change in the international borders or any geopolitical changes in the region.
For his part, the head of the Parliamentary Friendship Group of Armenia and Iran hailed the good relations between Tehran and Yerevan and thanked Iran for its stance on regional developments.
The official also said Armenia welcomes Iranian companies that are interested in cooperation with his country.
The visiting Armenian delegation also called for speeding up the implementation of transit and transportation projects, increasing trade exchanges and facilitating trips by nationals and tourists of the two countries, the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s website reported.