“Although initially concerns were in place as if the membership of the Republic of Armenia to the Eurasian Economic Union will damage Armenian-Iranian relations, in past few years the position of the official Tehran is different – Iran welcomes Armenia-EAEU partnership and is interested in making contact with the EAEU countries via the the Republic of Armenia”, informs Iranologist Armen Israelyan, referring to the regional economic policy of Iran, Armenia’s friend.

He noticed that Armenia in its part is an interested side and has suggested Iran to found joint entrepreneurship, to make transfers via its territory: “Presently Iran actively collaborates with the EEU through the Republic of Armenia as well. Now they try to make an agreement on the types of products which the EEU will provide with less customs duty.”

The expert noted that if formerly Iran-Turkey deep economic partnership was in place, then in the recent years the volume of trade circulations have decreased because of some issues. This is why Iran urged to choose the territory of the Republic of Armenia while implementing transfers last year.

Luiza SUKIASYAN