During his visit to Russia, Masoud Pezeshkian met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to strengthen relations between Iran and its neighboring countries. Pezeshkian emphasized Iran’s commitment to regional partnerships and praised Armenia as a good friend to the Islamic Republic. He also expressed support for regional unions like BRICS, which aim to counter US and Western authoritarianism.
Pezeshkian condemned the unwavering support of the US and Western countries for Israel, labeling it unjustifiable. He criticized their silence on Israeli atrocities and emphasized that this support only fuels regional tensions. Despite provocations from Israel, Iran chose restraint to achieve a ceasefire, revealing Israel’s lack of respect for human rights.
Pashinyan Highlights Armenia-Iran Relations
Nikol Pashinyan reiterated Armenia’s commitment to strengthening its ties with Iran, recognizing Iran as a vital ally and emphasizing economic and trade cooperation in sectors like energy.
To learn more about Pezeshkian’s views on global cooperation to combat unilateralism, read our article on BRICS as a successful model of cooperation.