TEHRAN Armenias President Vahagn Khachaturyan expressed gratitude to the Islamic Republic of Iran for its steadfast support of Armenias territorial integrity and national sovereignty during a high-level meeting with the Iranian Parliamentary Friendship Group.The head and members of the Parliamentary Friendship Group of Irans Parliament held extensive discussions with Armenias President Khachaturyan during their official visit to Yerevan.Highlighting the alignment of views between the two nations on regional peace and security, Khachaturyan commended Irans principled stance amid complex geopolitical challenges in the South Caucasus.Irans principled stance on supporting Armenias sovereignty is deeply appreciated, particularly in these complex times, he added.President Khachaturyan expressed his satisfaction with the steady growth of relations between Iran and Armenia in recent years.
He reaffirmed the Armenian governments determination to strengthen ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran across various sectors.Iran and Armenia share longstanding historical and cultural bonds, and my government remains committed to fostering this partnership further, the Armenian President stated.President Khachaturyan emphasized the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in fortifying bilateral relations.
He described the visit of the Iranian Parliamentary Friendship Group as a vital step toward expanding collaboration between the two nations legislative bodies.
He called for increased interaction between members of Irans Parliament and Armenias National Assembly, highlighting the role of parliamentarians in advancing mutual interests.Speaking on behalf of the Iranian delegation, Ara Shaverdian, head of the Parliamentary Friendship Group, reiterated Irans foreign policy priority of fostering robust ties with its neighbors, emphasizing that Armenia holds a distinctive and strategic position in this framework.
Shaverdian described the Iran-Armenia border as a border of friendship and good neighborliness and praised the enduring cultural and historical connections between the two nations.Shaverdian also took the opportunity to underline Irans firm opposition to any changes in internationally recognized borders in the region.
He stressed that any efforts to unblock transportation or communication corridors within Armenias territory must occur under Armenian sovereignty and territorial integrity.
This statement resonated with concerns surrounding regional disputes and infrastructure negotiations.Additionally, Shaverdian voiced Irans support for ongoing peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, emphasizing the importance of dialogue in resolving conflicts and promoting stability in the South Caucasus.