ArmInfo.Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan positively assesses the current level of relations between Yerevan and Tehran.
''Definitely positive. Moreover, the centuries-old friendship between our peoples is a good example of intercultural dialogue and coexistence between different religions and civilizations, which is also an important factor promoting peace and stability in the region. Our centuries-old strong ties are based on mutual understanding and mutually beneficial cooperation. The strong ties of friendship and partnership with Iran are part of our foreign policy, and we are committed to further developing our good-neighborly relations'', Pashinyan stated in an interview to IRNA. At the same time, it should be noted that there is still huge untapped potential, especially as regards our trade and economic exchanges. I am convinced that contacts and dialogue at different levels will help outline the steps to take ahead in order to tap the existing opportunities.
Answering the question what is the most important issue on the agenda of the visit to Tehran and whether there will be any memorandum signed between the two countries during the visit Pashinyan assured that the Armenian-Iranian relations boast a comprehensive and hectic agenda, and the purpose of his visit is to promote it. ''The upcoming visit can be considered as another round of regular dialogue between our two countries during which we will discuss the whole range of issues of mutual interest. Concerning the keynote agenda items, I should state that a new component has emerged in our relations. I mean the EAEU-Iran free trade agreement, which will open up new prospects for trade and investment between participating countries. As you may know, it has reached the stage of ratification. I hope that the legal formalities will be completed in the near future, and the practical results will not keep us waiting for a long time. As regards the documents to be signed, the parties are currently working on a number of documents in order to prepare them for signing during my visit. At the same time I would like to mention that the Armenian-Iranian multi-dimensional relations are governed by more than 180 instruments already signed. That is, we boast a solid legal framework as a platform for developing bilateral cooperation'', the Armenian Prime Minister stressed.