NA Vice Speaker: In difficult geopolitical conditions, it is extremely important for Armenia to have reliable friends such as Iran

ArmInfo. The Vice President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Hakob Arshakyan within the framework of the 150th Assembly of the Inter- Parliamentary Union and the Deputy Speaker of the Majlis of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hamid-Reza Haji Babaee had an effective meeting within the framework of the 150th Assembly of the Inter- Parliamentary Union.

As reported by the press service of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, The sides underscored the importance of multilateral relations between Armenia and Iran.  During the meeting Hakob Arshakyan noted that Armenia greatly highlights the relations with Iran based on mutual respect and trust. He underlined that in difficult geopolitical conditions, it is extremely important for Armenia to have reliable friends; cooperation between the two countries plays a key role in maintaining regional stability.

Hakob Arshakyan spoke about the last diplomatic mutual visits, including the visit of Iran-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group and the Foreign Minister of Iran to Armenia as a reflection of growing political and diplomatic ties between the two countries.  The interlocutors reaffirmed the importance of active cooperation in such economic sectors as infrastructure, energy and trade, the strategic position of Armenia as a transit route to Europe and the North, as well as the vital links of Iran with the Persian Gulf, India and East Asia. Key factors that promote further cooperation within the framework of the North-South Transport Corridor, which is of strategic importance to both countries, were noted.

The RA NA Vice President reaffirmed the commitment of Armenia in reaching lasting peace in the region.  In this context Hakob Arshakyan expressed his gratitude to Iran for permanently supporting the territorial integrity of Armenia and the inviolability of its borders.  "We have good relations with Armenia, and we are ready to continue the interaction and cooperation. We stand by the rights of our friends," Hamid-Reza Haji Babaee noted.  Hakob Arshakyan expressed hope that the negotiations on all the issues will successfully proceed and the problems will be peacefully resolved.