Armenian FM awards Iranian Ambassador with Order of Friendship

ArmInfo. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan received Iranian Ambassador to the country Mehdi Sobhani on the occasion of the conclusion of his diplomatic mission.

As reported by the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, Mirzoyan emphasized that although Sobhani served in a rather difficult period, during this period Yerevan and Tehran managed not only to overcome challenges, but also to achieve tangible results in bilateral relations. In this context, the interlocutors discussed the current and future work aimed at  developing the Armenia-Iran strategic partnership, which includes several areas of mutual interest: infrastructure, energy, etc.

Both parties emphasized that the Armenian-Iranian cooperation is based on  friendship between the two peoples, unconditional respect for the principles important for regional peace, and mutual understanding on key issues.

Mirzoyan presented Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani with the Order of Friendship, awarded to him by the decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia, for his significant contribution to the deepening of cooperation between Armenia and Iran, as well as the strengthening and development of Armenian-Iranian friendly relations,  and  wished him success in his future activities.