In the framework of working visit to Iran, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharyan met with Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi.

The parties discussed strengthening of cooperation, a number of international and regional issues, reaffirming adherence to agreements reached, according to RA MFA press office.

In this context, Salehi noted that “Iran attaches great importance to deepening of ties with Armenia.”

Mr. Kocharyan further met with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, focusing on development of political and economic relations between the two countries.

Besides, Tehran University hosted an event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of establishment of Iranian-Armenian diplomatic ties.