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Nikol Pashinyan Meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Yerevan to Expand Armenia-Iran Ties
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Pashinyan and Pezeshkian held high-level talks in Yerevan on biodiversity summit sidelines. Drafting a strategic plan to deepen cooperation across trade, mining, tourism, and culture.
Pezeshkian Meets Pashinyan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held high-level bilateral talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Yerevan on October 16, 2026, on the sidelines of the COP17 Leaders' Summit on Biodiversity, according to an official statement released by the Armenian government's press service. Pashinyan expressed gratitude to Pezeshkian for accepting the invitation to participate in the summit and emphasized the frequency of high-level bilateral meetings as evidence of both nations' commitment to consistent development of Armenia-Iran relations.
Pezeshkian thanked the Armenian side for the invitation and warm hospitality in the Armenian capital and highlighted the critical strategic importance of deepening and expanding multifaceted ties with Armenia. The leaders discussed key issues on the current Armenia-Iran cooperation agenda and reviewed the progress of implementing previously reached agreements, while also exchanging views on advancing joint economic and infrastructure projects.
Sanctions and a Roadmap
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told reporters that Tehran was determined to expand ties in all areas and called for translating agreements and discussions into practical results. Pezeshkian said, “Through cooperation, we must bring these issues to fruition in practice,” and he stressed that a strategic plan between the two countries could help deepen relations across various fields.
Pezeshkian also addressed US sanctions against Iran and said, “The US must know that Iran, relying on its people and in coordination with its neighbors, will continue to engage with the world with strength.” Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan described the expansion of trade and economic ties with Iran as significant and said Yerevan was seeking to further strengthen relations with Tehran in the energy sector.
Strategic Document and Regional Links
WANA News Agency said Pezeshkian reported that discussions during his Armenia visit covered strengthening regional cooperation and that experts from both countries would hold specialized meetings to examine relevant issues and identify practical ways to advance bilateral cooperation. Pezeshkian said, “The Earth is our common home, and we are responsible for preserving it for future generations,” while describing environmental protection as a shared responsibility for all countries.
WANA News Agency also said Pezeshkian reported that the bilateral talks with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan included the preparation of a joint strategic document. Pezeshkian added that stronger relations between neighboring countries could contribute to regional stability and create lasting economic and diplomatic benefits, and he linked opportunities for expanded regional transport and transit routes to markets and destinations including Europe, the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and India.