Armenian PM, Ayatollah Khamenei share opinion that NK conflict can be settled only through peaceful means

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan met with the Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei in the sidelines of his official visit to Iran.

Ayatollah Khamenei welcomed the visit of PM Pashinyan to Iran and noted that he has been informed on the results of the talks between Pashinyan and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.  Ayatollah Khamenei expressed support for the development of Armenian-Iranian multidimensional cooperation. He particularly highlighted the expansion and promotion of the Armenian-Iranian economic partnership.

Nikol Pashinyan thanked for the reception, emphasizing that Armenia is interested in continuous development and expansion of relations with friendly Iran.

During the meeting in warm atmosphere Nikol Pashinyan referred to the political developments in Armenia and the popular revolution.

The Supreme leader of Iran noted that he attentive followed the developments in Armenia that were peaceful and in line with democratic rules.

During the meeting the interlocutors touched upon various regional issues. Nikol Pashinyan and Ayatollah Khamenei agreed that the comprehensive and lasting settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is possible only through peaceful means.