Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received a delegation led by Iranian Vice President Seyed Hamid Pourmohammadi.

The deputy premier highlighted the political trust between Armenia and Iran, their economic agenda based on mutual interests, and the shared interest in expanding cooperation, which serve as a solid basis for raising their bilateral relations to a new, strategic level.

During the meeting, both sides emphasized the great potential for further development of trade and economic relations between Armenia and Iran and noted with satisfaction the growth of their trade in recent years.

The interlocutors exchanged views also on a number of matters of regional connectivity and noted that strengthening stability, developing economic ties, and unblocking communications will create new opportunities for the countries of the region.

In addition, Grigoryan and Pourmohammadi expressed satisfaction with the progress of the preparations for the Armenia-Iran intergovernmental joint commission meeting to be held in Yerevan on Tuesday.