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YEREVAN, DECEMBER 27, ARMENPRESS. Iran welcomes the Crossroads of Peace project developed by the Armenian government, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said at a joint press conference with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan in Yerevan on Wednesday.
“Iran supports the establishment of sustainable peace in the South Caucasus and the launch of the North-South transit route. Iran also welcomes the project announced by the Prime Minister of Armenia, which has been presented as the Crossroads of Peace. We are ready to be consistent in the development of the North-South transit route,” the Iranian FM said.
He added that peace and stability in the South Caucasus must be established without the interference of external forces. According to Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, only the regional guarantors will be able to guarantee peace and security.