Yerevan: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan in Yerevan on Tuesday on the sidelines of President Pezeshkian’s visit to Armenia. During the meeting, the two top Iranian and Armenian foreign ministers exchanged their views on bilateral ties and issues of mutual interest.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the two foreign ministers pointed to the historical and strategic relations between the two countries, emphasizing the importance of developing a comprehensive strategic partnership document between Tehran and Yerevan. They also discussed expanding interactions in the political, economic, and cultural fields.

The meeting included discussions on regional and international issues, with both sides stressing the importance of strengthening joint cooperation in transportation, trade, and cultural relations. This meeting underscores the importance of continued dialogue and collaboration between Iran and Armenia.

President Pezeshkian was formally welcomed in Yerevan at the presidential palace on Tuesday by Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan. The welcoming ceremony began with the national anthems of both countries, followed by the introduction of delegations. After the protocol, Pezeshkian and Pashinyan began bilateral talks.

Pezeshkian arrived in Armenia on Monday, leading a high-level delegation on the first stop of an official trip that will also take him to Belarus. His visit includes meetings with Armenia’s leadership, Iranian expatriates, and economic representatives, alongside the signing of documents to expand cooperation.