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YEREVAN, DECEMBER 27, ARMENPRESS. The Islamic Republic of Iran supports the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Armenia, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said during Wednesday’s joint press conference, conveying congratulations to the Armenian people on behalf of the government and parliament of Iran for the upcoming New Year and Christmas.
"Iran has had historical relations with neighboring Armenia, which are further developing, deepening, and reaching a high level day by day.
We have had important discussions with my Armenian counterpart and the Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan regarding the necessity of establishing lasting peace in the South Caucasus and the role of Iran in that process, which can be a guarantee of stability and peace. We have a common opinion on various issues of cooperation.
We attach great importance to the opening of the consulate of the Republic of Iran in Kapan, which offers a range of services, promoting cooperation, particularly in the economic domain. I have conveyed Tehran’s official agreement to the Armenian authorities regarding the establishment of the Consulate General of the Republic of Armenia in Tabriz.
I am hopeful that my colleague and I will witness this event at the beginning of the new year by participating in the official opening ceremony," noted the Foreign Minister of Iran.
According to him, the Iranian side highly appreciates the development of bilateral relations, as a result of joint work over the past two years, as well as the important agreements reached during the telephone conversation between Pashinyan and Raisi.
Iran’s Foreign Minister underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation between the government agencies, parliaments, and the private sector to ensure that the peoples of both countries feel tangible results.
“We especially support the launch of the North-South transit route and the uninterrupted operation of regional communication channels,” Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian noted.