Iran supports Crossroads of Peace project

Iran supports the Crossroads of Peace concept proposed by the Armenian government, the Embassy of Iran said in response to Armenpress’ inquiry.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran supports the implementation of the Crossroads of Peace concept because we are in favor of the expansion of connections within the region. We consider the countries’ right to sovereignty to be the main precondition for any project on the unblocking of routes. We welcome the project that promotes Armenia’s role in the region’s system of dynamic economic ties,” the embassy said.

Iran believes that the strengthening of Armenia’s North-South connection direction is of great importance because it efficiently ensures Armenia’s development and role in establishing communications between the two important continents and major economies through activating the Persian Gulf-Black Sea strategic transit corridor.

Therefore, Iranian companies are ready to participate in the development of this axis.

“Our view is that this historical route must be maximally strengthened. The Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes any project or initiative that can strengthen the strategic importance of Armenia’s North-South Road. The Crossroads of Peace project, given the facilitation of the East-West connection, creates new opportunities for the development of the region and can become the guarantee for peace, security, and prosperity for the region’s population. Certainly, one of the requirements for establishing durable peace in the region is the development of connections between neighbors,” the embassy said.