Pashinyan receives Iranian vice president

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received a delegation led by Iranian Vice President Hamid Pourmohammadi, who arrived in Yerevan on Sunday evening ahead of the 19th meeting of the Armenia-Iran Joint Intergovernmental Commission.

According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Pashinyan welcomed the Iranian vice president’s visit and emphasized the importance of the effective operation of the Armenia-Iran Intergovernmental Commission.

The prime minister noted that the two countries are successfully implementing joint programs in various areas and stressed that these contribute to the development and expansion of bilateral ties.

Vice President Hamid Pourmohammadi conveyed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s warm greetings to Prime Minister Pashinyan and emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation with Armenia.

The sides discussed issues related to the development of Armenia-Iran border infrastructure, joint road construction projects, as well as cooperation in energy, agriculture and other sectors.

They also exchanged views on the unblocking of regional transport routes and the opportunities arising as a result.