Secretary of the National Security Council of Iran: Tehran supports  implementation of "Crossroads of Peace" project based on its  principles

ArmInfo. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received a delegation led by Ali Akbar Ahmadian,  Secretary  of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran.  

As reported by the press service of the Prime Minister, Pashinyan considered it symbolic that Ahmadian is the first high-ranking foreign official to visit Armenia in the new year, and added that this highlights the importance and depth of Armenian-Iranian relations. He noted that the two countries share natural interests, and expressed the Armenian government's interest  in the continuous growth and enhancement of bilateral cooperation in  all areas. Ali Akbar Ahmadian emphasized the rich civilizational  history between Armenia and Iran, as well as the warm relations  between the two peoples, which give confidence confidence that  mutually beneficial cooperation will continue to strengthen and  deepen.

The interlocutors discussed topics concerning the growing bilateral  relations and were optimistic about the new opportunities for  collaboration in  technology, industry, energy, agriculture,  infrastructure, road construction and other areas.  They highlighted  the significance of partnering with Iran on the construction of the  North-South highway project, believing it will boost bilateral trade  and cargo transportation.

The discussion also touched  upon Armenia' "Crossroads of Peace"  initiative for regional transport connectivity. Ali Akbar Ahmadian  noted that Iran supports the implementation of the above-mentioned  project based on the principles laid down in it.