Tehran – Iran and Armenia have signed a series of cooperation agreements aimed at deepening political, economic and cultural ties, and both sides agree to complete a comprehensive strategic cooperation document in the near future.
The agreement was finalised when President Masuud Pezeshkian officially visited Yerevan on Tuesday and met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Both sides welcomed shared history and emphasized the importance of maintaining regional stability amid growing geopolitical tensions.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araguchi also confirmed that both parties agreed to complete a comprehensive strategic cooperation document in the near future, and that they have solidified the framework for long-term cooperation.
After the meeting, Armenia said it had given clear assurance that no threat to Iran would emerge from its territory.
“The negotiations were serious and extensive,” he told reporters. “We discussed extensive cooperation in trade, investment, technology, engineering projects and cultural cooperation, which makes especially sense given the shared heritage.”
Regarding the issue of transport routes and the recent discussion held in Washington, Araguchi said Armenian side provided a detailed explanation, highlighting that it was fully aware of Iran’s red line.
“Armenia will never allow the use of soil to threaten Iran,” he said.
The boundary between friendship and cultural exchange: Pezeschkian
At a joint press conference with Pashinyan, Iranian President Pezeshkian described Armenia as an important neighbour of Iran’s Islamic Republic, highlighting the depth of ties that have been forged over the centuries.
“History proves the intimacy of our people,” he said. “The Armenian community has long existed throughout Iran, particularly in border regions, and our shared cultural and civilised heritage reflects the enduring friendship between the two countries.”
Pezeshkian characterized the Iranian Armenia frontier not as a division line but as a bridge of unity. “Our borders have been a frontier of friendship and a connection between our people for many years, and they will continue to be,” he said. Quoting the Persian poet Hafez, the president compared the spirit of the Aras River region to a flow of poetry, music and hospitality on both sides of the border.
Iran has expressed solid support for Armenia’s territorial integrity
Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran has consistently defended Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, calling this position a lasting and unchanging policy of the Islamic Republic.
“We are against the force or threats of the region,” he declared. “Caucasian politics and governance must remain white.”
The president warned against attempts to outsource regional solutions to non-regional forces, stressing that the involvement of non-regional actors only complicating the already sensitive situation.
He also highlighted the need for Iranian concerns to be addressed regarding recent regional development, including a memorandum of understanding signed between Armenia, Azerbaijan and the United States.
In a meeting with senior Armenian officials, Pezeshkian emphasized that Tehran views the continued warm relations with Yerevan as a serious policy priority. He announced Iran’s preparations to accelerate the finalization of a long-term strategic cooperation program between the two countries.
“Relations with Armenia are expanding in all areas, from trade to cultural exchange,” Pezeschkian said. “However, more frequent consultations are needed to remove obstacles and ensure the implementation of agreed projects.”
The president emphasized that deep historical, cultural and civilized relations between Iran and Armenia provide a strong foundation for further strengthening cooperation based on mutual interest.
During the visit, Iran and Armenia signed 10 cooperative documents covering a wide range of fields including politics, culture, tourism, industry, education, transportation and construction, healthcare and the arts.
Additionally, the two leaders signed a joint statement of visit, reaffirming their mutual commitment to close bonds and long-term strategic partnerships.
Pashinyan: Iranian concerns about corridors are respected
Prime Minister Pashinyan welcomed Pezeshkian’s visit, described Iran as an important partner and pledged that Yerevan is a pledge to maintain historic friendship with Tehran.
He said Iran and Armenia have diverse and complementary capabilities that should be used for the interests of both countries.
Pashinyan emphasized the “strategic importance” of Armenia’s border with Iran, adding:
“Under the strengthening of good neighbourship principles and friendly ties, cooperation with Iran will bring strategic significance to Armenia. Without a doubt, Iranian concerns will be fully respected in the construction of the new corridor.”
The Armenian leader also announced that his country is ready to sign a long-term strategic partnership agreement with Tehran.
After a talk with Pashynyan, Pezeshkian wrote in his X account that Tehran’s concerns about third-party troops near the shared border with Armenia must be fully addressed.
“In my meeting with the Prime Minister of Armenia, I emphasized that the policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is to protect Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity while maintaining friendly relations between our countries,” he wrote. “Concerns regarding the existence of third-party troops near our general boundary must be completely resolved.”
Pezeshkian’s visit comes at a time when geopolitical activity in the South Caucasus has increased, and international authority has led to increased interest in shaping the future of the region. Tehran has repeatedly warned against such interference, claiming that local conflicts within the Caucasus itself must be resolved.