Wednesday, January 27 2021 14:03

ArmInfo.Foreign Minister of Armenia Ara Aivazian held a meeting with the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), headed by head of the IRI Foreign  Ministry Mohammad Javad Zarif in Yerevan. 

As the press service of the RA MFA reports, during the meeting, Ara  Aivazian noted, in part: "The Armenian-Iranian agenda is, indeed,  quite comprehensive, based on the centuries-old friendship uniting  our two peoples. This friendship is the best example of intercultural  dialogue, an example of different religions and civilizations living  side by side, based on mutual trust and respect. That is the key for  achieving peace and stability in the region.

Armenia values the high level of political dialogue with Iran, close  trade and economic ties, and cooperation in spheres of mutual  interest. This meeting is a good opportunity to exchange views on the  prospects of multifaceted cooperation and to outline further steps. I  am confident that through joint efforts we will further strengthen  and develop our mutually beneficial cooperation.

Iran is the fourth trade partner of Armenia, thus, naturally, the  promotion of trade and economic cooperation has a special place in  our agenda.

Of course, one of the main subjects of our talks has been regional  security, stability, and we will continue exchanging views on those  issues during the day.

Now our region confronts new serious challenges amid Azerbaijan's  dangerous attempt to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict by force.  Armenia does not consider that the results of Azerbaijan's aggression  against Artsakh and the use of force can create a basis for lasting  peace or be considered an opportunity for regional cooperation.  Iran  is an important country in the region, and we respect Iran's approach  of building relations with its immediate neighbors. However, we would  like to once again emphasize that only lasting peace that addresses  the interests of all, that doesn't have "winners and losers" and  so-called "victories or defeats", can create real guarantees for the  advancement of security, stability and development in the region.

Once again I welcome you in Yerevan," he concluded.