Armenian prime minister urges active communication with Iran

He made the remark while speaking in a meeting with Iran's new ambassador to Yerevan, Mehdi Sobhani, on Monday.

Referring to his "reliable dialogue" with Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi, Pashinyan said it paves the way for the consistent deepening of cooperation between the two countries, his office said in a press release.

He also congratulated Sobhani on his appointment to the new post, expressing hope that relations between the two countries would continue to develop and strengthen during the ambassador's term of office.

Sobhani, for his part, once again reaffirmed Iran's unequivocal support for Armenia's territorial integrity.

He expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in the disputed Karabakh region, saying that the security and rights of Armenians living in that region must be guaranteed.

The Iranian diplomat added that the Islamic Republic is keen to develop relations with Armenia in all fields.

The two sides also discussed a host of common issues, including the implementation of joint plans in such areas as economy, trade, development of infrastructure, healthcare, education, science and culture.

MNA/PressTV