Armenian deputy PM receives Iranian vice president ahead of intergovernmental commission meeting
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Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received a delegation led by Iranian Vice President Hamid Pourmohammadi, who arrived in Yerevan on Sunday evening ahead of the 19th meeting of the Armenian-Iranian Intergovernmental Joint Commission.
According to a press release from the Armenian Government, Grigoryan emphasized the political trust between Armenia and Iran, the economic agenda based on mutual interests, and the shared interest in expanding cooperation, which provide a solid foundation for elevating bilateral relations to a new, strategic level.
During the meeting, both sides emphasized the significant potential for further developing trade and economic relations between Armenia and Iran and expressed satisfaction with the growth in trade turnover recorded in recent years.
The sides exchanged views on a number of issues related to regional connectivity and noted that strengthening stability, developing economic ties, and unblocking communications would create new opportunities for the countries of the region.
Deputy Prime Minister Grigoryan and Vice President Pourmohammadi expressed satisfaction with the progress of preparations for the meeting of the Armenia-Iran Intergovernmental Joint Commission, scheduled to be held in Yerevan on November 10.