Iran's official position is that the international and geopolitical borders of the South Caucasus must be respected in any development, and no changes that run counter to the interests of the Islamic Republic should take place, This is Iran's official and transparent position, Iranian Foreign Minister Nasser Kanaani said.

He noted that IRI supports the peaceful settlement of differences between Armenia and Azerbaijan and believes that the best way is diplomacy and negotiations.

Speaking about the opening of the Iranian Consulate General in Kapan, Kanaani noted that it was opened based on the agreement between the two countries and common interests. He recalled that the consul general was appointed two weeks ago and has already begun work.