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The Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS) and the Iranian Red Crescent Society signed a memorandum of cooperation in Yerevan.
The agreement was signed by ARCS President Davit Nersisyan and Dr. Pir-Hossein Kolivand, President of the Iranian Red Crescent Society.
In his speech, Nersisyan emphasized that ARCS places great importance on cooperation with foreign partners, aiming to deepen and develop these relationships through close ties.
Nersisyan reported that the ARCS delegation visited Tehran last year at the invitation of the Iranian side. He noted that the visit was also important and instructive from the perspective of experience-sharing.
“After the flood that occurred last year in the Lori region, the Iranian Red Crescent Society sent us assistance. This gave a new impetus to our relations. The Iranian Red Crescent Society is a major national organization in the neighboring country, with more than 80,000 employees and 3 million volunteers, and the number of volunteers continues to grow. The organization has significant resources and has expressed a desire to develop close cooperation with us. Within the framework of the memorandum signed today, bilateral relations will deepen further, and we will move toward joint practical actions,” Nersisyan said before the signing ceremony.
Kolivand, in turn, said that they consider the Armenian organization a friend and partner, and therefore their joint work is quite multifaceted.
“Iran and Armenia cooperate closely in numerous fields. During the Armenian delegation’s visit to Iran, they became directly acquainted with our capabilities, marking the beginning of a new phase of cooperation. We are ready to exchange expertise and skills in rescue operations, medicine, and rapid response activities. We also emphasize the joint use of modern technological opportunities, as well as the provision of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and textile products. In Iran, we also promote activities in traditional medicine and herbal therapy, contributing to the establishment of specialized centers,” Kolivand said.
“We also have support centers in hard-to-reach areas of our country, where operations require the highest level of skills, allowing us to familiarize local residents with the nature of our work in emergency situations. This experience could also be valuable in Armenia. We have highly skilled professionals who are ready to share their expertise with our Armenian partners. This is an honor for us,” said the President of the Iranian Red Crescent Society.