Iran supports Armenian Government's Crossroads of Peace project - First Vice President of Iran

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 1, ARMENPRESS.The Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, received the First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad-Reza Aref.

According to a readout issued by the Prime Minister’s office, Pashinyan congratulated Mr. Aref on his appointment to the important post and wished him success in his future endeavors. He emphasized that the continuous development of Armenia's relations with Iran is a priority for the Armenian government. The Prime Minister also expressed his appreciation for Iran's firm and public stance on supporting Armenia's territorial integrity and the inviolability of its internationally recognized borders.

Mohammad-Reza Aref thanked the Prime Minister for the warm welcome and congratulated Armenia on the anniversary of its independence. Reaffirming the words of  the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the First Vice President emphasized that Iran fully supports Armenia's territorial integrity and considers any changes to regional borders unacceptable. He also highlighted Iran's commitment and readiness to strengthen multi-sector cooperation with Armenia.

Prime Minister Pashinyan referred to the latest developments in the discussions on the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty, the "Crossroads of Peace" project of the Armenian Government aimed at unblocking regional channels and the principles of the latter, stressing that Armenia is ready to contribute to the development of the trade and economic relations of the interested states by unblocking based on the principles of sovereignty, jurisdiction, equality and reciprocity.

In turn, the First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized that his country supports the "Crossroads of Peace" project of the Government of the Republic of Armenia.

The interlocutors discussed issues related to bilateral trade and economic relations and their development, cooperation in energy, infrastructure, road construction, tourism and other directions.

The sides exchanged ideas on other issues of mutual interest.