March 2 2020
Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced today about extending restrictions on communication with Iran.
At the session of the commission set to prevent spread of coronavirus in Armenia, the head of the government said that taking into account the epidemiological situation in the region a decision has been made to prolong and heighten the restrictions in the direction of the Armenian-Iranian border communication.
“We will begin a process on temporarily restoring visa regime with Iran which will enter into force within five days. We are in permanent contact with our Iranian colleagues, offering our support to the people and government of Iran in overcoming this difficult situation. We will support the friendly government of Iran as much as we can,” the PM said.