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YEREVAN, JULY 22, ARMENPRESS. On July 22, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan received the newly appointed Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia, Mehdi Sobhani, on the occasion of handing over the copy of his credentials.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from MFA Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan congratulated Mehdi Sobhani on assuming the responsible mission, expressing hope that the newly appointed ambassador will make an important contribution to the further development of relations between the two friendly and neighboring countries.

Mehdi Sobhani expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and expressed his willingness to make maximum efforts to further promote relations between the two countries, which are running smoothly on historical and cultural foundations, and to implement programs of mutual interest.

During the meeting, a number of issues related to the Armenian-Iranian agenda were discussed. The interlocutors noted with satisfaction the dynamically developing Armenian-Iranian political dialogue, emphasizing the organization of high-level mutual visits. Reference was made to the deepening of cooperation in the bilateral trade and economic, energy and transport sectors and the implementation of planned projects.

The interlocutors also exchanged ideas on regional security issues.

Referring to the recent discussions on the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan emphasized that the efforts of the Armenian side are aimed at establishing stable peace in the South Caucasus, which will be beneficial for all the peoples of the region. Both sides emphasized the approach to settle the existing problems peacefully and through negotiations.

Minister Mirzoyan presented the humanitarian crisis created in Nagorno-Karabakh as a result of the illegal blocking of the Lachin Corridor, stressing the need to immediately remove the blockade.