Iran Press/ Iran news: "The sensitivity of the situation in the Caucasus requires that the countries of the region regularly discuss bilateral issues," Ebrahim Raisi said in a phone call on Monday congratulating Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ and the beginning of the New Year.
Raisi also expressed hope that under the light of Jesus Christ (PBUH), the world would be full of peace, progress and justice.
Raisi called for continuous communication and dialogue between the two countries at different levels, saying: "The sensitivity of the situation in the Caucasus region requires that the countries of the region regularly discuss regional and bilateral issues".
The Iranian president noted: "One of the key policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran is to support the territorial integrity and sovereignty of countries. In this regard, Tehran supports the sovereignty of Armenia over all territories and roads passing through that country."
Emphasizing Iran's readiness to increase trade activities in Armenia, Raisi said: "The level of economic exchanges between the two countries is less than the existing capacities, and it is necessary for the Joint Economic Cooperation Commission to become more active and take big steps to ensure the interests of the two countries."
The President said that Tehran welcomes the progress in the negotiation process between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, adding: "We hope that the other differences between the two countries will be resolved peacefully within the framework of international principles and law, and that we witness more peace, stability and security in the region."
"We support the removal of roadblocks," he said.
During the telephone conversation, the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, reported on the negotiation process and the latest situation in the Caucasus region, stressing: "We are determined to increase economic relations and interactions with Iran in all fields and to make the Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation more active than before."
Expressing satisfaction with the activities of Iranian companies in his country, Pashinyan said: "There are many projects for the activities of Iranian companies in Armenia and we welcome the presence of more of these companies in the implementation of infrastructure projects."
He further stressed the importance of regional cooperation between the two countries and said: "We are confident that by increasing the level of cooperation and bilateral coordination, we can take important steps to establish peace and security in the region."
The Prime Minister of Armenia also referred to the peaceful life of Christians in Iran and said: "The Armenian community of Iran lives with its Muslim compatriots without any restrictions while maintaining its religious identity."
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