Armenian, Iranian security chiefs hold talks in Tehran on Baku-Yerevan peace process updated

During a working visit to Tehran, Secretary of Armenia’s National Security Council Armen Grigoryan held a meeting with Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the press service of the Armenian Security Council said in a statement.

The discussions focused on recent developments in the South Caucasus, including the initialling of a peace agreement between Yerevan and Baku in Washington on August 8, mediated by the United States, Caliber.Az reports, referencing Armenian media.

“The meeting discussed recent regional events, in the context of which Grigoryan presented the agreements signed on August 8 [in Washington] [between Armenia and Azerbaijan, mediated by the United States]. He noted that the process of unblocking the region's economic infrastructure will be carried out exclusively within the framework of full respect for the principles of territorial integrity, sovereignty, jurisdiction, inviolability of borders, and reciprocity,” the statement from Yerevan’s Security Council said.

According to the statement, Larijani welcomed the agreements aimed at fostering peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, underlining the importance of ensuring stability and security in the South Caucasus.

In addition to regional issues, the two sides discussed the Armenian-Iranian bilateral agenda, emphasising the importance of enhancing economic cooperation and further strengthening ties between Yerevan and Tehran.

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Armenian National Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan held a meeting with Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani during his visit to Iran.

The discussions focused on both bilateral relations and broader regional matters, Caliber.Az reports, citing Iranian media.

Grigoryan’s visit follows an official trip to Yerevan by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who met with Armenia’s Prime Minister and President.

During Pezeshkian’s visit, several agreements and cooperation documents were signed.

By Tamilla Hasanova