Iranian president announces Iran`s readiness to complete development  of comprehensive strategic partnership document with Armenia

ArmInfo. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, at a meeting with Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan, announced the Islamic Republic's readiness to complete the  development of a comprehensive strategic partnership document with  Armenia, emphasizing that expanding bilateral ties would be in the  interests of both countries.

Pezeshkian emphasized Iran's determination to expand and deepen  comprehensive relations with neighboring countries, particularly  Armenia.

"No matter how much relations in the political, economic, transport,  energy, and infrastructure spheres improve, the interests of the two  countries will be protected as never before," he said, in the context  of Iran's readiness to conclude a strategic document with Armenia,  IRNA reports.

Pezeshkian pointed to the favorable trend in economic, trade, and  corridor cooperation between the two countries, calling this a sign  of a shared desire to exploit mutual opportunities. "Our primary  policy is to support peace, stability, and sustainable security in  the region, and we in no way seek instability or tension, as any  instability will harm all countries in the region," he stated.

The Iranian President also expressed satisfaction with the peace  agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, calling it a positive step  toward strengthening security and expanding regional cooperation.   Referring to his recent visit to Armenia, Pezeshkian described the  trip as constructive and fruitful, noting that all agreements reached  are being seriously considered by the relevant ministries and  agencies, and expressing hope that their full implementation will  enhance cooperation at the bilateral and regional levels.  For his  part, Papikyan conveyed the greetings of the Armenian Prime Minister  and described bilateral relations as strong, stable, and expanding,  expressing hope that the issues facing Iran will be resolved through  diplomacy and dialogue.

Earlier, the Iranian Ambassador to Armenia announced the preparation  of a strategic document. He also announced that a visit by the  Armenian prime minister to Tehran is being planned for 2026. In turn,  Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed the upcoming visit,  but declined to specify a timeframe. Pashinyan noted that the visit  will take place when the strategic document between Armenia and Iran  is finalized and the need to sign it arises.