Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, during a telephone conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, stressed “the need to plan to increase the level of sustainable economic cooperation between Tehran and Yerevan”, calling the relationship between the two countries “historic and deep.” .”

Referring to the clashes of recent days in the Caucasus region, he pointed out that “the commitment of the parties that signed the tripartite ceasefire statement to its provisions and the settlement of remaining issues through dialogue and diplomatic solutions is the best way to ensure peace and security.” to the Caucasus region”, emphasizing that “Iran does not accept any changes in the political geography of the region and is ready to use all its energy to ensure peace, stability, growth and development in the Caucasus region.

For his part, Pashinyan expressed satisfaction with the development of relations between Tehran and Yerevan, stating his country’s readiness to facilitate the transit of goods between the two countries, as well as to expand cooperation in infrastructure areas such as roads and energy.