In the telephone call on Friday, Prime Minister Pashinyan congratulated President Pezeshkian on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, also known as the feast of sacrifice.
The two sides discussed issues related to the Armenia-Iran bilateral agenda, as well as matters concerning regional security.
The Armenian premier referred to the very good level of relations between his country and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and stressed that Yerevan officials are looking forward to the visit of Pezeshkian to Yerevan to meet closely and discuss and consult on the realization of common goals and securing the interests of the two nations.
President Pezeshkian, for his part, appreciated the sincere congratulations of the prime minister of Armenia.
Referring to the historical, cultural and friendly ties between the two nations, the President emphasized the importance of deep-rooted and stable bilateral relations.
Pezeshkian pointed to the special position of the Republic of Armenia in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and said: “No doubt that the relations between the two countries will remain strong and will be strengthened as time passes. We are eager to travel to Armenia and the necessary planning for this trip will be put on the agenda.”
Iran and UAE call for Muslim unity
Also, President Masoud Pezeshkian and President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have congratulated the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) to each other in a telephone conversation on Friday.
President Pezeshkian expressed his hope that the blessings of Eid al-Adha will pave way for the spread of peace and ward off war from the region.
Pezeshkian also described Eid al-Adha as a clear manifestation of the solidarity, unity, and amity of Muslims throughout the world.
He also wished the spread of lasting peace and security throughout the Islamic world.
Pointing to the need to strengthen unity and convergence among Islamic countries, Pezeshkian prayed to God Almighty for happiness, health, and increasing success for the Muslim people of the United Arab Emirates and the entire Islamic nation.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for his part, congratulated the arrival of Eid al-Adha to the government and noble nation of Iran and wished success for the two nations on this auspicious occasion.
IRNA