Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Ararat Mirzoyan met with Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi.
The interlocutors discussed in detail all issues of the development of relations between Armenia and Iran. Both sides stressed the strategic nature of the relations, which is reflected in the program of the Government of Armenia for 2026-2031 and finds its practical expression both in the momentum of dialogue at the highest level and in the implementation of important projects.
Ararat Mirzoyan and Abbas Araghchi discussed cooperation programs in several fields, including in the energy, transport and infrastructure development. They referred to the importance of the construction of the second bridge on the Armenia-Iran border, the speedy completion of the construction of the third power transmission line, as well as to issues of facilitating cargo transportation between the two countries.
The ministers of Armenia and Iran exchanged views on the advantages created by unblocking and on regional interconnectivity projects. Iran’s support for the “Crossroads of Peace” program was stressed. Minister Mirzoyan presented the work being carried out toward the implementation of the TRIPP project and the new opportunities afforded through it to the countries of the region.
Reference was made to the importance of continued cooperation in the sphere of public information, including with regard to duly countering unnecessary manipulations in the information domain.
The ministers exchanged views on regional developments. In this regard, Minister Mirzoyan stressed that Armenia is attentively following the current situation, emphasizing efforts aimed at settling existing problems through negotiations.
Reference was made to other issues of mutual interest.
