ArmInfo. On January 19, Artashes Toumanian, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the Islamic Republic of Iran was received by Seyed Rasool Mohajer, Deputy Foreign Minister on Economic Diplomacy.
In particular, according to the message of the RA Embassy in Iran, published on Facebook, Mr. Mohajer affirmed the willingness of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran as well as his readiness to contribute in implementing of Armenia - Iran economic plans and projects.
During the meeting, Armenian Ambassador briefed the Deputy Minister on existing situation of Armenia - Iran economic relations, projects in infrastructure, trade and investment issues were pointed out. Both sides discussed the objectives, challenges and capabilities for developing bilateral and multilateral economic relations in the aftermath of Artsakh war.
To note, according to the RA Statistical Committee, the foreign trade turnover between Armenia and Iran in January-November 2019 amounted to $ 306.8 million, which is 0.6% less than a year ago. At the same time, exports increased by 5% to $ 79.8 million, with a decline in imports by 2.1% to $ 281 million.