IranVIsit 1 — Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received the delegation led by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, who is on an official visit to Armenia.

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Stresses Armenia’s Territorial Integrity During Visit to Yerevan

March 27, 2025

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YEREVAN (Public Radio of Armenia/Armenpress) — Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received the delegation led by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, who is on an official visit to Armenia, on March 25.

Welcoming Araghchi’s visit to Armenia, Pashinyan thanked him for contributing to the consistent development of Armenia-Iran relations in the previous period.

Araghchi thanked the Armenian leader for the reception and conveyed the warm greetings of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. He noted that Armenian-Iranian ties are anchored in historical economic and cultural relations. According to him, the relations between the two countries are of strategic importance and the ongoing developments further emphasize the importance of bilateral cooperation.

Araghchi stressed Iran’s continued support for the territorial integrity of Armenia and emphasized the importance of the inviolability of existing borders in the region.

The two touched upon the implementation of new projects between Armenia and Iran in the economic sphere, including infrastructure and energy. The importance of organizing high-level bilateral visits was emphasized.

The sides exchanged views on the need of signing the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as other issues of mutual interest.

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Pashinyan emphasized that the government of Armenia is committed to the consistent implementation of the peace agenda. At the same time, the visiting foreign minister expressed his country’s support for the signing of the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, adding that it will contribute to ensuring stability in the region.

Araghchi reaffirmed that Tehran supports the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence of the countries in the South Caucasus, reiterating Tehran’s position against any change in the internationally recognized borders of the region.

“This is the clear stance of the Islamic Republic of Iran. I believe that all regional problems should be resolved within the region, through dialogue and diplomacy, excluding the use of force,” Araghchi said at a joint press conference with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan.

The Iranian Foreign Minister also praised the economic relations with Armenia, noting that they “are developing dynamically.”

“We have agreed to fully capitalize on the existing potential in the relations between the two countries,” Araghchi emphasized, highly appreciating the deepening ties between the Armenian and Iranian peoples. He also expressed hope that bilateral cooperation in various fields would continue to deepen.

“Iran endorses Armenia’s Crossroads of Peace program and believes it will create great opportunities for developing relations between the two countries,” the Iranian Foreign Minister added.

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Topics: Armenian border, Armenian-Iranian relations

People: Ararat Mirzoyan, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi

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Later during the visit, Araghchi announced that the issue of building a new bridge over the Araks River was discussed during his meeting with Mirzoyan.

After the visit, a presentation of the Armenian translation of Araghchi’s book, The Power of Negotiation, took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, center, with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan to the right, and Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani

Said Mirzoyan at the event, “The presentation of this book within these walls is not accidental. It serves as further evidence of Armenia-Iran mutual understanding, the significance of the power of negotiation, and, of course, our unwavering friendship. Our two countries, living in a truly complex region and having endured various historical hardships, attach particular importance to diplomacy, considering it the most essential tool for ensuring security and stability.”

According to Mirzoyan, Araghchi’s book once again proves that diplomacy is an effective formula for resolving international and regional issues.

“Dr. Araghchi notes in his book: ‘Diplomacy is not a game where you have to win; it is a process where you have to understand the other person.’ I believe this is a key, fundamental principle, without which it is impossible to expect or achieve diplomatic solutions,’’ Mirzoyan stated.

Mirzoyan praised the book, emphasizing that ‘‘it not only describes the technical aspects of the negotiation process but also analyzes the psychological, political, national, and cultural dimensions of diplomacy.’’

Mirzoyan wrote the book’s preface.

Araghchi and Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia Mehdi Sobhani also delivered speeches at the book’s presentation.

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