  Deputy PM, Iranian envoy discuss economic ties June 3, 2026 - 16:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and Iranian Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani's successor, Khalil Shirgholami, discussed economic relations between the two neighboring countries and prospects for their further development, according to the Armenian government’s press service. The two officials reviewed ongoing cooperation and stressed the importance of expanding collaboration in the energy, logistics and trade sectors. They also exchanged views on broader issues included in the agenda of Armenia-Iran bilateral relations. The meeting focused on opportunities to deepen economic engagement and strengthen practical cooperation between the two countries.   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
