Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday received a delegation led by Iranian Vice President Seyed Hamid Pourmohammadi, the PM’s office informs.

The premier welcomed the visit of the Iranian vice president and highlighted the effective activities of the Armenia-Iran intergovernmental commission. Pashinyan noted that the two countries are successfully implementing joint programs in various directions and noted that they contribute to the development and expansion of bilateral ties.

In turn, Pourmohammadi conveyed to the Armenian prime minister the warm greetings from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation with Armenia.

The interlocutors discussed the development of Armenia-Iran border infrastructure, joint road construction projects, as well as cooperation in energy, agriculture, and other sectors.

Views were exchanged also on the processes of unblocking regional communication channels and the opportunities being created as a result.