Iran closely monitors developments in  South Caucasus and remains in  contact with Armenia and Azerbaijan - Iranian MFA

ArmInfo.  The Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) is closely monitoring the ongoing developments in the South Caucasus and remains in contact with neighboring Armenia and Azerbaijan on these issues, as stated by the Iranian Foreign  Ministry,  Public Television of Armenia reports. 

<Undoubtedly, peace and stability in the Caucasus serve the interests  of all countries in the region. The Islamic Republic of Iran,  welcoming the completion  of the peace agreement text  preparation   by the two countries, considers this event as an important step  towards achieving lasting peace in the region. At the same time, we  express concern over the negative consequences of any form of  external interference , especially near shared borders, which could  undermine the security and stability of the region>,  the statement  says.

According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, creation of communication  routes in the region and unblocking of transport networks will  contribute to the stability, security and economic development of the  peoples of the region, only if it occurs within the framework of  mutual interests, with respect for national sovereignty and  territorial integrity of the countries in the region and without  external interference. <The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to  continue constructive cooperation, based on mutual interests, with  both the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia to  safeguard peace in the region, stability and economic development  through bilateral and regional interaction, including the <3+3>  mechanism,> the Foreign Ministry noted.