ArmInfo. On August 12-13, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan visited the Islamic Republic of Iran.
As reported by the press service of the RA MFA, during the visit, Kostanyan held meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi, Advisor to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Head of the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations Kamal Kharazi and Advisor on International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati, as well as with Advisor to the President of Iran on Political Affairs Mehdi Sanaei.
During the meetings, Vahan Kostanyan stressed that Armenia values Iran's consistent and public stance on the importance of unconditional respect for territorial integrity, sovereignty and inviolability of borders, confirming that Yerevan takes into account Tehran's vital interests.
The Deputy Minister also highly appreciated Iran's congratulations and support on the initialing of the Agreement "On Establishment of Peace and Interstate Relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan", as well as the recent progress towards normalizing relations between the two countries and establishing peace in the region.
Referring to the joint declaration signed by the leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan and the United States in Washington on August 8, Vahan Kostanyan stressed that the process of unblocking the region's economic infrastructure will be carried out with full respect for the principles of territorial integrity, sovereignty, jurisdiction and reciprocity of the countries. This will be done in accordance with the letter and spirit of the aforementioned declaration. An exchange of views on the stances of Armenia and Iran regarding this process took place in a constructive atmosphere leading to an agreement to maintain a permanent dialogue. During the meetings, the deputy ministers also discussed high-level contacts planned for the near future.
RA Government guarantees high salaries for CC justices, Syunik families deprived of family benefits - politician 
Armenian experts, leading Turkish think tanks discuss prospects for expanding cooperation 
Political Scientist: As long as the opposition remains silent, Pashinyan can use Plan B and secure a constitutional majority
US-Iranian memorandum more beneficial for Iran from political and economic perspective - expert 
Zakharova: Armenia`s pro-EU pivot poses economic security risks to EAEU member states
It`s time for South Caucasus countries to think of South Caucasus as single, unified region - RA premier 
Pashinyan: Armenia and Azerbaijan should leave each other alone
Moscow sees situation with Armenia as attempt to attack Russia-involving integration associations - Russian presidential aid
Zakharova: Armenia views relations with Russia as tool for financially securing reorientation toward EU
The Armenian Minister of Justice and the EU Ambassador discussed visa liberalization issues for Yerevan.
Azerbaijan`s aggressive plans against Armenia became possible in wake of Pashinyan`s decisions on Artsakh - expert 
Zakharova: Russia sent a note of protest to Armenia over the act of vandalism at the "Mother Armenia" memorial in Gyumri
Samvel Karapetyan proposes creating a post-election opposition coalition
Artsakh`s Cultural Heritage Ombudsman called on Moscow to respond to destruction of WWII monuments by Azerbaijan in occupied NKR
Prosecutor General`s Office petitions Central Electoral Commission for criminal prosecution of Robert Kocharyan
Dutch Prime Minister expresses his support for Armenia`s democratic reform and economic diversification agenda
Heritage: It`s time for Armenia`s opposition to present people with legitimate alternative to power
RA Security Council Sec, Assistant to President of Azerbaijan hold negotiations in Dilijan 
CEC Neutralizes PAP: Three Political Forces to Enter Armenian Parliament Following Election Vote
