Iran, Armenia Ties Must Stay Immune to Outside Disruptions: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the need for Tehran and Yerevan to manage their relations in a way that prevents any foreign power from harming or undermining their friendly and strategic partnership.
In a meeting with Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan, held in Tehran on Saturday, the Iranian president referred to the recent developments in the Caucasus region, particularly the presence of foreign forces, stating that concerns of Iran have largely been alleviated thanks to the explanations and reassurances provided by Armenian officials.
Pointing to his recent successful visit to Yerevan, Pezeshkian described the discussions and agreements reached with high-ranking Armenian officials as constructive and positive.
The president also expressed satisfaction with the progress of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC), highlighting the dedication of Armenian officials to this project.
He regarded the completion of the corridor as a vital step toward enhancing economic and even political cooperation among the Eurasian Union member states, his official website reported.
Pezeshkian stressed the need to accelerate the implementation of bilateral agreements, particularly in transportation, as a key achievement of his visit to Yerevan and a highlight of discussions with Armenian authorities.
"Our current goals can outline bright horizons and a broad perspective for both nations," the president added, emphasizing the necessity to facilitate trade and investment cooperation between Iranian and Armenian businesses.
Pezeshkian encouraged moving beyond mere goods exchange to jointly producing competitive technological products in advanced fields such as biotechnology and nanotechnology.
For his part, Grigoryan expressed gratitude to the Iranian president for his commitment to enhancing bilateral relations, deeming this approach valuable for Armenia.
He noted that the presidential visit to Yerevan was of great significance for the Armenian government, as it thoroughly examined all dimensions of the bilateral relationship and clearly outlined future cooperation paths.
Grigoryan emphasized the strategic nature of Iran-Armenia relations, announcing Yerevan's readiness to formalize this partnership through a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement.
He also highlighted the active presence of Iranian companies in Armenia, expressing hope that their participation would lead to the successful implementation of infrastructure and construction projects.
