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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that his visit to Armenia on August 18 comes as part of a broader initiative to strengthen Iran’s relations with neighboring countries.
Speaking to reporters before his departure at Mehrabad Airport, the Iranian President described Armenia as a “friend and neighbor” with which Iran has “strategic relations.”
“This visit is in continuation of the trips we have prioritized to neighboring states. Based on the policies and the view of the Leader, our neighbors are a priority for building relations,” he said, according to IRNA.
He noted that Tehran has consistently sought to maintain strong political, social, cultural, and economic cooperation with Yerevan.
He added that several agreements have already been signed between the two sides, facilitating bilateral cooperation, but the current trip is intended to accelerate and advance the implementation of those commitments.
“This trip is more for pursuing and expediting the actions and agreements that can be effective and constructive,” the president stressed.
He said he would discuss with Armenian officials the “concerns” regarding the future presence of American companies in Armenia pursuant to the Washington accords signed with Azerbaijan.
Multiple documents covering construction, mining, social and tourism sectors are set to be signed during the trip, he said.