Armenia seeks Iran’s support to end Azeri encroachment on its territory – ambassador
Armenia’s Ambassador to Iran Artashes Toumanian on Sunday held a meeting with Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami, the Armenian Embassy in Iran reported on Monday.
The Armenian diplomat briefed the Iranian official on the situation created by the Azerbaijani military incursion into Armenian territory, noting that Armenia expects friendly Iran s support to put an end to Azerbaijan s provocative actions against the territorial integrity of Armenia, which are also aimed at destabilizing the region.
Reaffirming the need to uphold the principle of territorial integrity and inviolability of borders, the parties discussed the work on the implementation of the Persian Gulf-Black Sea International Transport and Transit Corridor program.
3 May 2021
Tehran has signed on for China’s global Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure project, Iran Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami declared Monday.
Eslami said the BRI developed by China includes “major information technology plans” that are projected to be worth billions of dollars to the country, Tasnim News Agency reports.
In February, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hailed the close cooperation between Tehran and Beijing as a “win-win interaction,” saying such strategic relations help both countries expand their global footprint.
In an article written for
The People’s Daily on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Iran and China, Zarif expressed hope Iran would play a greater role in the BRI, as part of Tehran’s push for a global infrastructure development strategy to link Asia, Europe and beyond.
TEHRAN: In this photo released officially, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani welcomes Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi before their meeting on Wednesday. AP
ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Dr Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday said border security was a common concern for Pakistan and Iran, which could be tackled through greater cooperation between the two neighbours.
Talking to Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who is currently visiting Iran, Dr Rouhani said: “Security is a common concern of the two countries, and the development of relations in this regard is imperative.”
A statement issued by the Iranian presidency on the meeting said the president underscored the need for security at the borders of the two neighbouring countries.
Pakistan on Wednesday opened a new border crossing point with Iran to bolster economic and trade exchanges, according to local media.
The newly opened Pishin-Mand border was the third crossing point after Taftan and Gabd. The two countries inaugurated the Rimadan-Gabd border gateway in December last year, whereas the Taftan border has been operational for decades.
Located in Pakistan s southwest Balochistan province, near the country s Gwadar port, the Mand crossing point will not only facilitate import and export of goods with Iran, but also help reduce pressure on crossings in handling thousands of Pakistani pilgrims visiting Iran.
Speaking at an inaugural ceremony, Pakistan s Minister for Defense Production Zubaida Jalal termed the opening of the new crossing point with Iran historic for both countries.
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