Armenia will not take any steps against Iran`s national security -  Pashinyan

ArmInfo. Armenia will not take any steps against Iran's national security and expects the same from Iran, as stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a press briefing on January 15. 

Commenting, at the media's request, on Iranian Ambassador to Armenia  Khalil Shirgholami's statement that the Armenian authorities are deaf  to their complaints about protests taking place outside the Iranian  Embassy in Yerevan, he noted that the state is very attentive to  statements coming from Iran. "We have done everything and will  continue to do everything to dispel all  concerns of our brotherly  and friendly country," he noted. However, the Prime Minister noted  that rallies have never been banned anywhere in Armenia since 2018,  and the state cannot act differently in any given case. However, the  authorities intend to closely monitor developments. "In line with our  democratic principles, we will ensure and take all measures to ensure  that no problems arise for the activities of the Embassy of brotherly  Iran. Conversely, appropriate proceedings will be initiated against  those who violate the law," the Prime Minister said, noting that  administrative proceedings have already been initiated in several  cases.

When asked  whether the TRIPP project had been discussed with Iran,  Pashinyan stated that lengthy and detailed discussions took place  during the Iranian president's official visit to Armenia in August of  last year. The Armenian side had provided answers to all questions  raised and is prepared to continue doing so, if necessary. "I want to  say that we take into account the opinions and concerns of our  international partners. And in our negotiations, we try to reach  balanced solutions, which I think were achieved in this case," the  head of government said.