Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei today received Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan who is paying an official visit to Iran.

Welcoming the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said he was informed about the outcome of Nikol Pashinyan’s talks with President Hassan Rouhani. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed his support for the development of Armenian-Iranian multifaceted cooperation and the projected steps planned in this direction. He emphasized the need for expanding and developing Armenian-Iranian economic cooperation.

Thankful for the reception, Nikol Pashinyan underscored that Armenia is interested in the steadfast development and expansion of relations with friendly Iran.

During the meeting held in a warm atmosphere, Prime Minister Pashinyan touched upon the political developments and the people’s revolution in Armenia.

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution noted that he had closely followed the peaceful and democratic processes underway in Armenia.

During the meeting, the parties referred to regional issues. Nikol Pashinyan and Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei agreed that a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict can only be achieved through peaceful means.