Top Security Official Reiterates Iran’s Stance Against Regional Geopolitical Shifts
Ali Larijani, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has voiced Iran's opposition to any actions leading to geopolitical shifts in the Caucasus region. He has also welcomed Armenia's participation in a significant transit corridor traversing Iran, connecting northern countries to the Sea of Oman.
Larijani expressed his views during a meeting with Armenian counterpart Armen Grigoryan held in Tehran on Saturday.
During the discussions, Iran’s chief of security conveyed Tehran’s contentment with the depth of economic, political, security, and defense ties established with Yerevan. The official highlighted the significance of collaboration with the northern neighbor in advancing the North-South Transport Corridor project.
Iran is actively participating in the International North-South Transport Corridor, an expansive 7,200-kilometer multi-modal network encompassing maritime, rail, and road pathways. This network facilitates the transportation of freight among Iran, Central Asia, India, Azerbaijan, Russia, and extends to other European nations.
By leveraging Iran as a strategic transit hub, the landlocked nations of Central Asia would gain crucial access to the international transit network.
Larijani expressed Iran’s backing for peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, outlining the Islamic Republic’s approach to fostering regional peace and stability.
In a statement, it was asserted that Iran consistently backs the autonomy and resilience of regional nations as a means to secure enduring stability.
Grigoryan praised the bilateral relations as unparalleled, expressing that his visit to Tehran is focused on enhancing cooperation in multiple sectors.
He stated that Armenia is aiming to finalize a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Iran in the coming future.
The secretary of Armenia’s Security Council emphasized that the nation places utmost importance on five key principles: national sovereignty, respect for territorial integrity, the exercise of national judicial jurisdiction, the inviolability of borders, and the principle of reciprocity.
Grigoryan has affirmed Yerevan’s readiness to offer the required assurances to Tehran, ensuring that the bilateral relations between Iran and Armenia remain unaffected.
Armenia’s fundamental resistance to shifts in regional geopolitics was emphasized.
A senior Armenian security official emphasized that during peace negotiations with Azerbaijan, the agreements effectively maintained Armenia’s exclusive control over matters of security, military, and customs.
