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Iran's Foreign Minister Exchanges Views with Armenian Counterpart on Peace Deal

Strategic Insights

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Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan have engaged in a phone call to discuss the recent peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The conversation touched on bilateral relations as well as the latest developments in the South Caucasus region. Araghchi welcomed the peace agreement, emphasizing the importance of respecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity in any decision-making process. The Armenian foreign minister, Mirzoyan, assured Araghchi that his country prioritizes maintaining friendly relations with Iran and will pay attention to regional peace and stability in making decisions about transport routes.

Key Takeaways:

  • Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan had a phone call to discuss the peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
  • Araghchi welcomed the peace agreement, pointing out the importance of respecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity in any decision-making process.
  • The peace deal grants the United States exclusive rights to create and develop a major transit corridor across southern Armenia.
  • Araghchi emphasized that the transit corridor must not lead to any geopolitical change in the region or disrupt Iran's access to other transit routes.
  • Armenia and Azerbaijan have been engaging in peace talks since 1994, with a ceasefire agreed on, despite sporadic clashes.
  • The peace agreement was initialled at the White House on Friday, with further steps to be taken to eventually sign and ratify the agreement.
  • Araghchi stressed the importance of observing issues pertaining to the stability and security of the region and the surrounding countries.
  • Mirzoyan briefed Araghchi on the agreements on the unblocking of regional transport routes and future steps involved in the implementation of those agreements.

Statistics:

  • 1994: The year when a ceasefire was agreed on between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
  • 1988: The date when the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh began.
  • July 2025: The approximate time when the peace agreement was signed.
  • 2025-08-12: The date when the conversation between Araghchi and Mirzoyan took place.
  • The length of time Armenia and Azerbaijan have been at odds over Nagorno-Karabakh is 37 years.

Sources:

  • Xinhua News Agency
  • COMTEX via COMTEX
  • The Iranian Foreign Ministry

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