Iran says to enhance ties with Armenia

Tehran [Iran], July 20: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that his country is ready to expand interactions and cooperation with Armenia, while drawing up plans for the two countries' future relations.
He made the remarks in a phone call with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, during which the two leaders also talked about Iran's nuclear program, and the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran.
Pezeshkian reiterated "the transparency and peaceful nature" of Iran's nuclear activities, noting that Iran will in no way bow to force, pressure, or the deprivation of its people's legal rights.
He stressed that Iran had always supported the promotion of peace, and had never sought war and insecurity.
In his talks, Pezeshkian also hailed the "historical, friendly and constructive" relations between Iran and Armenia, stressing that Iran's policy was to promote "constructive" interactions with all neighbors while respecting all states' territorial integrity.
The Armenian prime minister, for his part, extended condolences over the deaths of Iranian people in the Israeli attacks, condemning Israel's "aggressive" action.
He voiced his country's interest in expanding relations with Iran.
On June 13, Israel launched major airstrikes on several areas in Iran, including nuclear and military sites, killing senior commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians. Iran responded with multiple waves of missile and drone attacks on Israel, causing casualties and damages.
After 12 days of fighting, a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was reached on June 24.
Source: Xinhua News Agency