Armenia is ready to enhance its cooperation with Iran, said Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of Armenia’s National Security Council, during the Tehran Dialogue Forum 2025.
Speaking in a bilateral meeting with Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister and head of the Foreign Ministry’s Center for Political and International Studies, Grigoryan pointed to growing diplomatic momentum between the two countries, citing a series of recent high-level visits, including the Iranian Foreign Minister’s trip to Yerevan.
Turning to regional developments in the South Caucasus, Khatibzadeh highlighted ongoing peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, noting the significance of discussions around the Zangezur corridor and broader efforts toward regional stability.
Grigoryan affirmed Armenia’s commitment to peace and regional development, echoing Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s call for enhanced cooperation among neighboring states. “We see peace not as an end, but as a process that enables greater collaboration,” Grigoryan said. “Our engagement with Azerbaijan is part of this long-term vision for regional peacebuilding.”
Responding to questions on existing regional diplomatic frameworks, such as the “1+2” and “1+3” formats, Grigoryan welcomed Iran’s constructive role and called for more effective models to promote regional integration. He emphasized that Armenia values support from Iran and other international stakeholders in advancing the peace process.
On domestic dynamics, Grigoryan addressed concerns over political pluralism, describing it as essential to Armenia’s vision for inclusive peace. He stressed that normalization efforts extend beyond Azerbaijan to include Turkey, Georgia, Iraq, India, and China.
Grigoryan also acknowledged the longstanding Armenian community in Iran, calling it a “source of pride” and a key pillar of bilateral ties. “Recent diplomatic engagements reflect a shared desire to expand cooperation and find mutually beneficial solutions,” he said.
When asked about potential challenges to deepening ties with Tehran, Grigoryan was unequivocal: “There are no obstacles to strengthening Armenia-Iran relations.”
