ArmInfo.At the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif, RA President Armen Sarkissian stressed that Armenia considers Iran a reliable partner and friendly neighbor. ArmInfo was informed about this in the press service of the RA President.
In his words, in the difficult situation in the region, it became extremely important to further develop and deepen relations between Armenia and Iran.
Sarkissian touched upon the fact of the invasion of the territory of Armenia by the Azerbaijani armed forces and the border situation, noting that Azerbaijan, with its provocative actions, poses a threat to the entire region.
In turn, Zarif noted that Armenia has always been a good friend of Iran, and relations between the peoples of the two countries go back to the depths of centuries. At the same time, he stressed that Iran is a supporter of the establishment of peace and stability in the region and is ready to make every possible effort in this direction. At the same time, Zarif stressed his country's interest in the full preservation and ensuring the territorial integrity of Armenia, noting that the Islamic Republic of Iran considers it important to respect the norms of international law. The President of the Republic and the Iranian Foreign Minister also touched upon the bilateral Armenian- Iranian agenda. The interlocutors agreed that the new challenges facing the region are forcing us to work towards expanding the agenda of bilateral political and economic relations. Noting that Iran and Armenia have a serious potential for cooperation, which in reality is not fully used, they stressed the importance of the continuous development of mutually beneficial cooperation within the framework of various joint projects.