The exact date for Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's planned visit to Iran has not yet been determined, though a strategic partnership agreement is expected to be signed during the trip.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgholami shared this information during the "Yerevan Dialogue" international conference.
The diplomat stated that plans were initially in place to sign a comprehensive strategic cooperation document between Armenia and Iran in February, with the possibility of the formal signing occurring during Pashinyan's visit to Tehran, potentially in 2026. However, Shirgholami noted that subsequent regional developments, including military tensions involving Iran, have led to a postponement of these plans. "The general idea of the visit was proposed, but recent events forced the country to focus entirely on defense. As a result, some projects have been delayed, and it is necessary to wait," the ambassador said.
The ambassador further emphasized that for regional stability to be ensured, the interests and concerns of all parties must be taken into account, highlighting the strengthening of cooperation as a primary priority. The signing of a strategic document in Armenia-Iran relations is expected to create new political and economic dynamics in the region, particularly regarding the expansion of cooperation in transport, energy, and security sectors.
From the perspective of regional geopolitics, Azerbaijan maintains a firm stance on the necessity of regional cooperation based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. Baku has consistently advocated for the "3+3" regional platform (Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia + Russia, Turkiye, Iran) as a mechanism to resolve regional issues without external interference. The development of bilateral ties in the South Caucasus is closely monitored by Azerbaijan to ensure they do not undermine the fragile post-conflict stability or the ongoing peace process in the region.
