Yerevan: President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized Iran’s commitment to Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while voicing concerns over the presence of third-party forces near shared borders. Pezeshkian met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Tuesday, where the two leaders discussed regional security and bilateral relations.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Pezeshkian stated, “In my meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, I reiterated the Islamic Republic of Iran’s belief in preserving Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and in continuing the warm relations between our two nations.” He further stressed the importance of addressing concerns regarding the presence of third-party forces near the common borders.

Pezeshkian’s state visit to Yerevan comes on the heels of a United States-mediated agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which triggered warnings about Washington’s interventionist intentions in the South Caucasus. During the visit, the two sides signed 10 memoranda of understanding on cooperation aimed at enhancing bilateral relations.