Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Iranian Vice President Seyed Hamid Pourmohammadi at his residence in Yerevan; the Iranian official is in Armenia for a meeting of the Armenian-Iranian Intergovernmental Joint Commission.
The two sides exchanged views on unblocking regional transport and communication links, the Armenian government's press service reported.
Pashinyan welcomed the visit and underscored the importance of the commission's effective work, noting that the two countries are successfully carrying out joint programs in various sectors, which contributes to expanding bilateral ties, according to NEWS.am.
In turn, the Iranian Vice President conveyed warm greetings from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to the Armenian Prime Minister and emphasized the significance of expanding cooperation with Armenia.
Other key topics discussed included the development of infrastructure along the Armenian-Iranian border, joint road construction projects, and cooperation in energy, agriculture, and other sectors.
The parties also exchanged views on the unblocking of regional communication links and the opportunities that will arise once this process is completed.
Seyed Hamid Pourmohammadi arrived in Armenia yesterday evening to take part in the 19th session of the Armenian-Iranian Intergovernmental Joint Commission.
