On July 4, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan received Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri, who is completing his diplomatic mission in the Republic of Armenia.

Noting that the tenure of Ambassador Zohuri coincided with a very difficult period for Armenia, Foreign Minister Mirzoyan highly appreciated the Ambassador's efforts in contributing to deepening of mutual understanding and relations between Armenia and Iran. The Minister also wished him success in his diplomatic path.

The interlocutors discussed various issues on the agenda of Armenian-Iranian cooperation. Both commended the high level of political dialogue between the two countries. It was emphasized that the cooperation between the two countries stems from the imperative to face regional challenges as well as from the historically established friendly ties between the two peoples.

The willingness to maintain the positive dynamics of high-level mutual visits and regular consultations between the two ministries was reaffirmed. The steps aimed at the implementation of economic projects of mutual interest and the use of the existing potential for the advancement of bilateral trade were highlighted.

The vision of the two countries to establish peace and stability in the South Caucasus and the efforts in that direction were touched upon.