The head of Iran's Planning and Budget Organization announced the formation of eight working committees to enhance infrastructure, trade, and energy cooperation with Armenia.
During the 19th Iran-Armenia Joint Cooperation Commission in Yerevan, Seyed Hamid Pourmohammadi, Iran's Vice President, announced the establishment of eight specialized committees covering infrastructure, customs, trade, and energy. He highlighted the rapid progress in completing the road from Jolfa to Norduz and noted that Iranian contractors are also managing the route from Norduz to Yerevan. Key projects include building a new bridge over the Aras River and expanding border terminals to facilitate truck traffic and trade. Furthermore, the discussions focused on energy cooperation, including power transmission lines and the supply of petroleum products to Armenia.