PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's ambassador to Yerevan Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri has reiterated his country's stance on the inviolability of the internationally recognized borders of Armenia and urged all countries to respect its sovereignty.

The Azerbaijani side has on multiple occasions spoken about a so-called "corridor" through the southern Armenian province of Syunik that would connect Nakhijevan to the rest of Azerbaijan. The Armenian side, however, has repeatedly denied being involved in negotiations for the provision of a corridor to Azerbaijan, stressing that they have only agreed to unblock transport communications in the region.

"We do not accept statements about corridors around the communication channels, we think that Armenia should preserve its territorial integrity," Zohouri said during a discussion about the Consulate of the Islamic Republic set to be opened in the province of Syunik.

The ambassador also noted that despite close cultural ties, economic relations between the two countries are not at the desired high level, and efforts should be made in this direction.

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