Iran-Armenia Relations

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a telephone conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Sunday, hailed the growing ties between the two countries and reiterated that the Islamic Republic is determined to boost relations with neighboring countries.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has welcomed a decision by the Armenian parliament to pick the country’s new prime minister, ending weeks of nationwide protests.

Iran and Armenia have held the 15th meeting of their Joint Economic Commission to explore ways for further cooperation between the two sides in energy as well as other fields.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Germany to participate in the 54th edition of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), has held talks with several officials of different countries and world bodies.

An exhibition called “Iran and Armenia, Memory of a Land” was held at the National Museum of Iran, showcasing 103 historic objects from Armenia and 200 relics from Iran.

A former Iranian diplomat says Tehran can play a role in settling differences between Yerevan and Baku.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan following his meetings with the country's high-ranking officials in the Armenian capital of Yerevan.

Armenia's Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan says his country attaches special importance to its relations with Iran and is keen to promote mutual economic ties with the Islamic Republic.

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Armenian counterpart Eduard Nalbandyan have discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting in Yerevan.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran for the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Tuesday at the head of a high-ranking political and economic delegation.

During the Armenian prime minister’s visit to Tehran, the two countries’ ministers signed several Memorandums of Understanding in separate meetings, calling for further expansion of bilateral ties between Iran and Armenia in various fields.

In a ceremony attended by Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan and Iranian First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri in Tehran, the two countries inked a number of agreements on various fields.

Armenia’s Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan will make a two-day visit to Iran on October 9 at the invitation of First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri.

Director General of the National Museum of Iran says 103 objects from the collection of works of ancient Armenian culture and civilization have arrived in Iran based on an agreement between the two countries to host a joint exhibition in Iran.

Iranian and Armenian companies have signed a memorandum of understanding on the transfer of nanotechnology.

Iran and Armenia have signed an agreement to expand bilateral ties in the movie industry.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says extremist groups are widening their presence in the Caucasia after being flushed out of Iraq and Syria.

A senior Iranian trade official has called for enhanced cooperation between Iran and Armenia, particularly in the field of agricultural industry.

Several politicians and diplomats as well as the representatives of presidents and prime ministers paid homage to the victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Tehran by signing the books of condolences opened in Iranian embassies across the world.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday morning left Tehran for the Armenian capital of Yerevan, which is the first leg of his 3-nation Eurasian tour.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will start a tour of three countries in Caucasia and Central Asia in the coming days.

Visa requirements for Iranian and Armenian citizens visiting the other country have been lifted, Iran’s embassy in Yerevan announced Saturday.

In a May 5 meeting with Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian, President Rouhani stressed Iran’s determination in helping with the peaceful settlement of regional conflicts.

In a May 5 meeting with Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian, President Rouhani stressed Iran’s determination in helping with the peaceful settlement of regional conflicts.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged Azerbaijan and Armenia to exercise restraint in dealing with the current conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, saying Tehran wants peace and stability restored to the region.