IRI Ambassador: Iran welcomes Armenian Prime Minister`s  peace-oriented policy

ArmInfo.During a meeting with newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia, Khalil Shirgholami, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  noted the unprecedented momentum in Armenian-Iranian relations.

According to the PM's office, the head of the Armenian Cabinet  congratulated him on assuming the post of Ambassador and emphasized  the consistent development of relations with Iran. Nikol Pashinyan  noted the unprecedented momentum in Armenian-Iranian relations, which  is  due to the fact that both countries are interconnected by natural  interests. He expressed hope that, under Khalil Shirgholami's tenure,  the two sides will be able to further deepen and expand cooperation  in all areas. 

In turn, the Ambassador thanked the Prime Minister for the warm  welcome and conveyed warm greetings from the President of the Islamic  Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian. The diplomat emphasized the  close, centuries-old ties between the two peoples, which underpin the  high level of mutual trust between Armenia and Iran. According to the  Ambassador, Iran welcomes the Armenian Prime Minister's peace-  oriented policy, contributing to the development and progress of the  region. Khalil Shirgolami stressed that the concept of a developed  Armenia is at the core of Iran's strategic policy, and they are  guided by this principle.

The interlocutors then discussed Armenian-Iranian cooperation in  various areas and touched on the progress of joint programs. In the  context of unblocking regional transport routes and developing trade  and economic ties, the parties emphasized the importance of steps  aimed at establishing rail links between the two countries, which  could become part of the establishing broader ties.