Iran understands EU Monitoring Mission's presence in Armenia, clarifies Ambassador Sobhani

The EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia is not military in nature. Armenian authorities have assured the Iranian side that the mission's purpose is solely to maintain stability and prevent tension along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, a position that is understood by Iran, Iranian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia Mehdi Sobhani commented on the extension of the mission’s mandate.

"We respect the Armenian government's stance on diversifying its foreign policy. The Armenian authorities have informed us that Armenia’s relations with the EU and several European countries could present opportunities for enhancing Armenian-Iranian cooperation. If Armenia succeeds in developing relations with the EU and use this situation to advance Armenian-Iranian ties, we view these efforts positively," stated Sobhani.