TEHRAN – The defense minister of Armenia has arrived in Tehran for a meeting with Iranian military officials.

Suren Papikyan engaged in a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, during his visit on Wednesday.

This meeting is part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and address regional issues.

In a recent television interview, Ararat Mirzoyan, the Armenian foreign minister, highlighted the need for support from allies, including Iran, in the context of tensions between Armenia and Baku. Mirzoyan underscored Armenia's reliance on partners, including Iran, during a segment of the interview.

Iran has actively cultivated positive relations with both the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia. Emphasizing its readiness to address the disputes and challenges faced by these two nations, Iran has consistently advocated for regional countries to collaboratively resolve issues within the region. Iran has cautioned against allowing the involvement of external countries in the Caucasus under any pretext, as this is deemed unfavorable for the regional countries. The promotion of sustainable peace in the region, as Iran has repeatedly underscored, is achievable only through dialogue and diplomacy.