He made the remarks Wednesday in a joint press conference
with visiting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Tehran after signing
two memoranda of understanding.
“The two countries have enough motivation and will to deepen
relations,” said Rouhani while expressing satisfaction over relations between
the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Armenia, reported Mehr News
Agency.
“The high-ranking delegations of the two countries discussed
a wide range of issues and reached an agreement on them,” he said, adding, “the
commission for economic cooperation between the two countries was tasked with
following up on what we discussed.”
Appreciating Armenia’s stance towards illegal sanctions of
the United States against Iran, he said, “we are willing to deepen
Tehran-Yerevan relations in all fields of mutual interest.”
He continued, “in today’s meeting, we discussed the most
important bilateral, regional and international issues and the two countries
are determined to continue their strong relations based on national interests”.
“There are very good relations between the two countries in
political, cultural, scientific and academic fields, as well as tourism,” he
added.
Referring to cooperation in gas and electricity, as well as
completion of Khoda Afarin Dam, Rouhani said, “Iran is willing to cooperate in
Armenia’s north-south road”.
He also mentioned cooperation in optical fiber connections
and data transmission, saying, “both countries are willing to have more
cooperation in ICT sector."
“In addition to bilateral economic relations, we agreed on
the connection of electricity between Iran, Armenia and Georgia, and then with
Russia,” said Rouhani.
He further added, “regarding increasing gas exports, we are
prepared to negotiate for the export of gas through Armenia to Georgia, as well
as the connection of the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea through Armenia and
Georgia."
During the press conference, the Prime Minister of Armenia
said, “I feel like being in a friendly country, and the presence of Armenian
political-parliamentary delegation alongside ministers in this visit means that
relations with Iran is very important for us."
Pashinyan also said, “the presence of Armenians in Iran is
one of the reasons that motivated us to visit Tehran."
“As the President of the Eurasian Economic Union, I announce
that agreements with Iran are under discussion in parliaments and I hope that
they become implemented soon,” he continued.
“Cooperation in energy is very important for us, and
fortunately, Iran has announced readiness for increasing its gas export,"
he added.
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