YEREVAN, OCTOBER 21, ARMENPRESS. Iran will not recognize any change of borders in the region. If any country takes actions outside its borders, Iran will respond accordingly, Iran’s Consul General Morteza Abedin Varamin said, commenting on the question about the Azerbaijani aggression against Armenia.

“The high-ranking officials of Iran have clearly and repeatedly stated that both the territorial integrity and internationally recognized borders of countries must be respected”, the Consul said.

He reminded that the Iranian FM has emphasized that the security of Armenia is the security of Iran. “And we say it very simply and clearly that we will not officially recognize any change in borders. We want peaceful and stable Armenia. Our call here is a call for peace and friendship. Of course, we will take into consideration the interests of the two countries. I tell the people of Kapan once again – don’t worry, I am here in Kapan”, Morteza Abedin Varamin said.

Iran constantly states it will not allow any change in historical borders in the region. Asked what will be the practical steps on this matter, the Consul General expressed hope that no country will allow actions out of its borders. “Otherwise, Iran will give an adequate counterreaction”, he said.

Asked what kind of counterreaction the talk is particularly about, the Consul said that will be in accordance with that action.

Iran opened a Consulate General in Armenia’s Kapan town on October 21. The ceremony was attended by Armenian and Iranian Foreign Ministers who cut the red ribbon.