Armenia’s Finance Ministry delegation headed by Deputy Minister Armen Gevorgyan visited Iran’s capital Tehran from September 24 through 28.

During the talkss with Iran’s Finance and Economy Minister and President of Customs Masoud Karbasian, issues on the cooperation development and expansion between Iran and Armenian customs services were discussed. Specifically, reference was made to the electronic exchange of customs data, as well as financial and joint investment projects.

Agreement was reached on the exchange of preliminary information regarding the means of transportation crossing the border through IT. The corresponding agreement will be edited and prepared for signature in the near future.

The parties noted the importance of facilitating the border crossing procedures of the means of transportation belonging to the citizens of both countries, as well as accelerating the flow of cargo and passengers at the Iran-Armenian border crossing point with the view of developing tourism.

During the talks with Mohammad Khaza'ie, Iran's Finance and Economy Deputy Minister, Head of Organisation for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran (OIETAI) , new opportunities of Iran-Armenian cooperation in the context of lifting the sanctions against Iran, as well as issues on fostering mutual investments after Armenia’s accession to the EEU were discussed.

Armenia’s Finance Ministry delegation visited Tehran’s Western Customs and the customs point in the city of Isfahan, familiarizing themselves with their activity.