Mher Grigoryan and Iran’s Vice President note that the development of economic ties and the unblocking of transport routes will create new opportunities for countries in the region

Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Mher Grigoryan received a delegation led by Seyed Hamid Pourmohammadi, Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This was reported by the Armenian Government.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the political trust between Armenia and Iran, the economic agenda based on mutual interests, and their shared commitment to expanding cooperation, noting that these factors provide a solid foundation for elevating bilateral relations to a new strategic level.

During the meeting, both sides highlighted the significant potential for further development of trade and economic relations between Armenia and Iran and expressed satisfaction with the growth in bilateral trade turnover recorded in recent years.

The interlocutors exchanged views on a number of issues related to regional connectivity and noted that strengthening stability, developing economic ties, and unblocking transport routes would create new opportunities for the countries of the region.

Deputy Prime Minister Grigoryan and Vice President Pourmohammadi expressed satisfaction with the progress of preparations for the meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission between the Republic of Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, scheduled to take place in Yerevan on November 10 of this year.