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Armenia, Iran Foreign Ministers Sign Political Consultation Memo
The foreign ministers of Armenia and Iran (Ararat Mirzoyan, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in Yerevan today, signed a MoU (memorandum of understanding) on political consultations between their two offices. Araghchi is in Yerevan as part of an Iranian...

Pezeshkian’s Visit to Armenia Confirms Iran’s Interests in the South Caucasus
Executive Summary This report analyses the official visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Armenia, which resulted in the signing of ten memorandums covering political, economic, cultural, and scientific cooperation. Both leaders...

Pashinyan meets with Iranian President Pezeshkian in Yerevan
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South Caucasus route takes center stage in Iran-Armenia talks as two sides plan strategic pact
TEHRAN – Iran and Armenia have signed a series of cooperation agreements aimed at deepening their political, economic, and cultural ties, with both sides agreeing to finalize a comprehensive strategic cooperation document in the near future. The...

Iranian president: “Visit to Armenia is part of priority trips to neighbouring countries”
Iran president visits Armenia Iran’s president arrived in Yerevan on 18 August for an official visit, though no meetings with Armenia’s leadership were scheduled for that day. Formal talks began the next morning. Masoud Pezeshkian met prime...

Armenia and Iran sign documents on cooperation in a number of areas
Armenia and Iran signed a number of documents on Tuesday in Yerevan as part of the official visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a joint statement....

President Pezeshkian leaves Armenia for Belarus
After meeting with Armenian president and prime minister and holding a meeting of high-ranking delegations between the two countries, Pezeshkian left for Minsk, capital of Belarus, as the next destination of his regional tour. According to the...

Armenia, Iran boost ties through new agreements
August 19, 2025 - 15:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia and Iran have strengthened bilateral ties through a new set of official agreements spanning sectors from economy and culture to healthcare. Following high-level talks in Yerevan, a Joint...

Iran presses Armenia to address concerns over foreign forces near shared border
“In my meeting with the prime minister of Armenia, I emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran firmly believes in preserving Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and maintaining warm, continuing relations between our two countries,”...

Tehran, Yerevan agree to construct second border bridge - Iranian official
ArmInfo. After years of efforts by Iranian experts, Tehran and Yerevan have finally agreed to build a second border bridge in Norduz over the Araks River, as announced by Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh. According to her,...

World Wine Tourism Organization interested in cooperation with Armenia
ArmInfo. The World Wine Tourism Organization (GWTO) is interested in cooperation with Armenia. This was stated by GWTO President Antonio Vidal during a meeting with the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia...

Shiraz emerges as key health tourism hub
TEHRAN – Shiraz, one of Iran’s main cultural and tourism destinations, has become a leading center for regional medical tourism, local and national officials said. The city offers advanced healthcare facilities, specialist medical teams, and...

Iran, Armenia Sign 10 Cooperation Deals during Pezeshkian’s Yerevan Visit
The agreements were finalized after a private meeting between Pezeshkian and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. They cover a wide range of sectors including diplomacy, trade, mining and industry, road and urban development, healthcare,...

Iran, Armenia sign cooperation documents in different areas
TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran, accompanied by a delegation of his cabinet members, visited Armenia to strengthen bilateral relations across transport, infrastructure, and trade sectors. During the visit, Pezeshkian met with top...

Iran, Armenia sign 10 MoUs during Pezeshkian visit
Iran and Armenia signed 10 memoranda of understanding during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Yerevan, covering areas from diplomacy and economy to healthcare, education, and tourism. Iran and Armenia have signed 10 memoranda of...

An attempt to smuggle 1.5 kg of various narcotics from Georgia intercepted in Armenia – SRC
NEWS » Society » An attempt to smuggle 1.5 kg of various narcotics from Georgia intercepted in Armenia – SRC The Armenian State Revenue Committee (SRC) announced that, acting on a tip-off, its personnel, in collaboration with the National Security...

Full list of 72 'do not travel' countries as Foreign Office warns UK tourists
The Foreign Office has put a series of countries on a "do not travel" list in advance of the summer holiday season. Out of 226 countries or territories with foreign travel advice pages, 72 are presently marked as having no-go areas owing to...

Iranian president holds private talks with Armenian PM in Yerevan
The meeting took place shortly after an official reception ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Yerevan. Pezeshkian arrived in the Armenian capital on Monday, at the invitation of Pashinyan for a two-day official visit. He was welcomed at...

Iran and Armenia sign 10 memorandums
During the first official visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Armenia, 10 memorandums of understanding were signed as a result of the talks held in Yerevan with the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, APA reports. In addition to...

Iran, Armenia sign 10 MoUs during Pezeshkian’s key visit
Iran and Armenia have signed 10 memoranda of understanding on mutual cooperation during a key state visit by President Pezeshkian, aimed at enhancing the countries’ relations. The documents were signed by high-ranking officials of the two...