Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan and Vice President of Iran Seyed Hamid Pourmohammadi co-chaired the 19th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission between the Republic of Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran in Yerevan.

During the meeting, the participants reviewed the progress of joint projects between Armenia and Iran aimed at fostering a favorable environment for the development in the sectors of energy, transport, trade, infrastructure, and business ties.

The parties assessed the Intergovernmental Commission as an effective platform for translating political commitments into practical action. In his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister Grigoryan expressed conviction that the unblocking of regional communications will create new opportunities for the countries of the region, emphasizing that Armenia is prepared to develop regional connectivity based on the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, jurisdiction, and reciprocity.

In this context, the Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the support of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the "Crossroads of Peace" initiative.

A memorandum of understanding was signed following the meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission.