The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia Visited Gegharkunik Region

• 08.04.2021, 10:26
•  Region,  World,  Armenia

On August 3, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia Abbas Badakhshan Zohuri, Military Attaché of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Republic of Armenia, Colonel Bahman Sadeghin accompanied by representatives of the RA Ministry of Defence visited Gegharkunik region.

The commander of the military unit, Major General Arayik Harutyunyan briefed the ambassador on the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, after which a visit was organized to the border on the section Verin Shorzha.

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia, expressing concern over the continuation of border disputes between the two countries, stressed the need for restraint on both sides and the need for a peaceful settlement of disputes between the two countries. He expressed his condolences to the families of the servicemen killed during the recent clashes.

Explaining the need for all parties to respect internationally recognized borders, Ambassador Zohuri noted that ensuring long-term peace in the South Caucasus proceeds from the interests of the peoples of the region and expressed the readiness of the Islamic Republic of Iran to help establish long-term peace in the region.