"It is a good news that the agreement has been reached an end. In our opinion, the sooner the document be signed, the better it will be for both countries, as well as throughout the region. We have seen a lot of bloodshed, hatred and war in the region, it's time to end it. " The statement came from Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Touch, answering the question of Tehran's agreement on the text of the "Peace Treaty" between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
"We believe that it is necessary to focus on the opportunities that will be opened not only for Armenia and Azerbaijan, but also for the whole region. And Iran, as a friend of both countries, is ready to go to friendship to Armenia and Azerbaijan, we will not consider it possible to help improve relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. It is necessary to focus on the future. There have been problems between the two countries before, but there can be no military settlement, it is always a temporary solution. The past is past. Now is the time for both peoples to see what opportunities there are to normalize relations. In particular, there is a great potential in the economic field, the whole region will benefit from Armenia and Azerbaijan, "he said.
Referring to the "Crossroads of Peace" project presented by Armenia, and the possible impact of it in the region, Majid couch Ravanch, said:
"I think that the connection between the neighboring countries is a fact, and it should be respected. Transportation corridors between neighboring countries, routes connecting these countries are important in terms of trade relations. We support diversification of relations between neighboring countries, it is the best way to benefit from their countries of their countries. Iran and Armenia can use different opportunities as neighbors. For example, Armenia can reach other Iranian neighbors, using Iran's roads and railway systems. On the contrary, Iran may join Armenia through Armenia, so communications are important to diversify trade between neighboring countries.
To the question how Tehran evaluates that Armenia also develops cooperation with the EU, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister answered.
"I would like to emphasize that the development of relations is the internal affair of each sovereign country. This also applies to Armenia's relations with the EU. We do not interfere with the internal decisions of our neighbors. We positively assess the development of Armenia-EU relations. In this context, the opportunities for Armenia-Iran-EU trilateral cooperation may arise, which we will welcome. Can we develop the region together, we can think about it? "
