Speaking on Monday at the ceremony of receiving the credentials of the new Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia, Ayatollah Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi said that the two countries have always had friendly relations based on good neighbourliness, adding, “There are various potentials for the development of friendly, long-lasting relations between Tehran and Yerevan”.
Referring to the firm policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in opposing any aggression, the President added, “What has distinguished Iran today from other countries in the world has been the principled position of our country against the aggression of the United States and hegemonic countries.
Dr Raisi emphasised that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always supported the right of national sovereignty and respect for the territorial integrity of countries.
“Armenia is ready to raise the level of relations between the two countries to the level of strategic relations,” said the new ambassador of the Republic of Armenia.
Source: Presidency of Islamic Republic of Iran
