Iran's Foreign Minister and his Armenian counterpart

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iran's Foreign Minister, met with Ararat Mirzoyan, Armenia's Foreign Minister, on Thursday in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia's premises in Yerevan.

He informed his Armenian counterpart that "we consider Armenia's security as the security of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the security of the region."

Amir-Abdollahian said, "I am pleased that during this trip we will witness the reopening of the Iranian Consulate General in Kapan," adding, "This development is another sign of the depth of historical relations between Iran and Armenia."

The top Iranian diplomat stated, "We have clearly stated our opposition to any geopolitical change of borders in the Caucasus region," stressing that "military conflicts between Azerbaijan and Armenia have created concerns in the region."

Amir-Abdollahian also said, "The Caucasus region is going through a sensitive period," stressing that Iran believes that "respecting the territorial integrity of countries as a principle in the Caucasus region should be given serious attention."

The Iranian Foreign Minister expressed happiness "that the relations between Tehran and Yerevan are on the right track and progressing" and have reached the extent whereby Iran considers "the security of Armenia as the security of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the security of the region."

He also emphasized, "We have clearly declared our concern about any action that causes the presence of foreign forces in the region."

Amir-Abdollahian added, "Tonight is a good opportunity to have new agreements regarding the development of relations in various fields."