Armenia’s allied relations with the Russian Federation in cooperation in military-political, security, and economic, energy, infrastructure, humanitarian, and cultural fields is an important component of the Armenian-Russian multi-layered cooperation, Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan stated.

“At the same time, Armenia highlights the development of mutually beneficial cooperation with EU and EU Member States in different dimensions based on common democratic values.

In this regard, I would like to emphasise the importance of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement. This comprehensive document creates a strong legal basis for the Armenia-EU partnership, as well as for cooperation with the EU Member States. The effective implementation of the agreement will strengthen the cooperation in different fields such as justice, security, economy, agriculture and infrastructure, environment and climate, education and science, culture, healthcare, etc.” said Mirzoyan.

He named the Eastern Partnership an important platform, mentioning that Armenia continues active involvement and work towards strengthening format inclusiveness and deepening cooperation.

Talking about Armenia-Iran relations Mirzoyan said that there are historical friendly relations based on mutual trust between the two countries. “There is the readiness of both sides to further develop and deepen the Armenian-Iranian relations based on friendship and mutual respect, cooperation in trade and economy, politics as well as in mutually beneficiary other fields,” Mirzoyan underscored.

He added that Armenia is optimistic that the nuclear talks will restart and will have a successful course. The foreign minister hopes that will create an opportunity to raise the sanctions from Iran, which can be an important stimulus for the development of economic cooperation between Armenia and Iran.