TABNAK, Sep, 09: Mehdi Sobhani, Iranian Ambassador to Armenia in a meeting with Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the National Security Council of Armenia emphasized Iran's commitment to preserving international borders and supporting the territorial integrity of its neighbors.
He stated, "No one can cut off the territorial connection between Iran and Armenia," underscoring the significance of the border as a symbol of peace and friendship.
Grigoryan expressed appreciation for Iran's stance on Armenia's territorial integrity and the immutability of international borders.
He reiterated that Armenia places special importance on its relationship with Iran, viewing it as vital to national security.
The Secretary of the National Security Council also voiced Armenia's opposition to the establishment of a corridor to Nakhchivan, a contentious issue that has raised concerns about regional stability.
Azerbaijan’s long-coveted ambition to have unrestricted access to the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic through the so-called “Zangezur Corridor” is a key factor in recent tensions between Baku and Yerevan.
However, the crux of the problem is that, if implemented, the purported corridor that passes through Armenia’s southern Syunik province would sever Iran’s connections with Armenia.
Armenia opposes this scenario because it constitutes a violation of the country's sovereignty over a vital part of its territory.
Iran also would not accept any modifications to its northern borders, which block it from accessing the European markets and jeopardize its commercial North-South Corridor, which links Iran to Russia and Central Asian republics.
With its eyes on Syunik, Baku’s recent provocations in this regard have been met with concern in Iran.
