Brigadier General Nasirzadeh met with visiting Armenia’s Defense Minister Suren Papikyan in Tehran on Tuesday.

Referring to the historical, civilizational, and social ties between the two nations, Nasirzadeh described the ties between Tehran and Yerevan as deep and robust. He expressed appreciation for Armenia’s stance in condemning the aggressions of the United States and the Zionist regime against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

He emphasized that the Islamic Republic opposes any disruptions to the region’s geopolitics, stating, “The security of the region must be ensured through interaction and cooperation among the regional countries, and Tehran is sensitive to the interference of extra-regional countries.”

Brigadier General Nasirzadeh also underscored the importance of preserving the territorial integrity of countries in the region and voiced opposition to any foreign interference in regional developments. He added, “Some interventions are driven by malicious intent and could threaten the region’s stability.”

The defense minister considered the bilateral defense cooperation between Iran and Armenia within the framework of strengthening relations, consolidating stability, and enhancing regional security, adding, “The Islamic Republic of Iran does not seek war, but if war is imposed on the country, it will defend itself with full force and will teach the enemies a lesson they will not forget.”

For his part, Papikyan highlighted the long-standing historical and neighborly relations between the two countries, considering the development of cooperation in various fields, especially defense cooperation, as significant.

Expressing gratitude for the support of the Islamic Republic of Iran for regional security and stability, particularly along the shared borders of the two countries, he emphasized, “Armenia will never be the source or origin of any threat to its historical neighbor, and it believes that Iran’s stability guarantees the stability of the region”.