Iran urges respect for territorial integrity amid tensions in CaucasusNovember 25, 2021 - 10:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has expressed major concern about the recent military conflict in Caucasus region. In a phone conversation with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on Wednesday, November 24, Amir-Abdollahian voiced concern about the recent military conflict in Caucasus region and called for restraint and respect for territorial integrity, Mehr reports. During the phone talk, the two sides discussed various issues including bilateral relations, economic cooperation between the two countries and Joint Economic Commission, Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit, and regional and international developments. The Iranian foreign minister described relations between the two countries as "solid and forward-moving" and called for expansion and development of bilateral relations in various fields. Iran’s top diplomat expressed satisfaction with the growing trend of relations between the two countries in recent months and stressed the importance of developing cooperation in political and economic fields. Mirzoyan, meanwhile, pointed to the proposed roadmap for relations between Iran and Armenia which was emphasized during his recent visit to Tehran and announced that Armenia is ready to hold a joint economic commission and expand trade relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Mirzoyan praised position of the Islamic Republic of Iran on respecting territorial integrity of countries and considered it "important". While emphasizing Yerevan's determination to fully promote relations with Iran in all areas, he invited his Iranian counterpart to visit Armenia. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. EU still discussing funding Armenia through European Peace Facility Discussions continue in the EU on providing Armenia with funds from the European Peace Facility, Vassilis Maragos says. |