Nikol Pashinyan

Armenian parliament votes down Pashinyan as new PM

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Armenian lawmakers convened for a special meeting on Monday and voted down the candidacy of acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan as the new head of government to organize snap parliamentary elections.

Armenian PM steps down to trigger snap parliamentary election

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – In order to facilitate the holding of early elections on June 20, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stepped down on Sunday.

Armenian PM says army chief of staff dismissed: Report

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – The Chief of the General Staff of Armenian Armed Forces Onik Gasparyan, whose dismissal was controversial amid the country’s political crisis, was finally fired.

Blinken discusses 'Karabakh conflict' with Armenian PM

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – In a telephone conversation with the Armenian Prime Minister, the US Secretary of State discussed the importance of the "bilateral partnership" between Washington and Yerevan as well as the Karabakh issue.

Tehran's first reaction to Armenia's developments

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry has reacted to today’s developments in neighboring Armenia.

Armenian PM tells of attempted military coup in country

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan has accused the military of an attempted coup.

Zarif describes talks with Armenian officials as productive

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister described the recent talks with Armenian officials as productive and noted that both sides conferred on the expansion of bilateral relations on Wednesday.

Zarif stresses respecting intl. law, minorities rights

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – In his meeting with Armenian Prime Minister, Iranian Foreign Minister stressed respecting international law, the rights of minorities and territorial integrity.

Iranian FM to meet Armenian Prime Minister in Yerevan

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) –Iranian Foreign Minister will arrive in Yerevan on Tuesday and meet with senior Armenian officials including the Prime Minister of the country.

Armenian PM invites groups to consultation on snap election

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has invited political forces of the country to take part in consultations on 2021 snap parliamentary elections.

Armenia refutes reports about PM resignation

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Pashinyan’s press secretary Mane Gevorgyan dismissed rumors about Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation, stating that this issue has nothing to do with the real state of things.

Armenia, Russia,Azerbaijan sign agreement to end Karabakh war

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – The Prime Minister of Armenia announced over the signing of an agreement between Russian officials, Azerbaijan, and Armenia so as to end the war in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Iran’s special envoy Araghchi meets with Armenian PM

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Iranian President’s Special Envoy met and held talks with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashniyan in Yerevan on Fri.

Rouhani:

Foreign interference to complicate Azerbaijan-Armenia dispute

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Expressing Iran’s readiness to relieve recent tensions in the region due to Armenia and Azerbaijan conflict, Rouhani noted that any foreign interference in this matter will complicate the conflict and tensions.

Iran, Armenia emphasize transferring experiences in fight against COVID-19

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stressed the need for contributing and transferring experiences of the two countries in battling the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

Armenian PM thanks Iran for continuation of trade during pandemic

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed his appreciation to some of the neighboring countries, including Iran, for continuing trade and fulfilling the country’s needs during the pandemic.

Armenia eyes expanding coop. with Iran: PM

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Wednesday that Yerevan will continue talks with Tehran for expanding and broadening political and economic cooperation.

Rouhani felicitates Armenia on Independence Day

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Independence Day of Armenia in separate messages to President and Prime Minister of Armenia.

Rouhani to visit Armenia soon: envoy

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to Armenia Kazem Sajjadi said that President Rouhani will visit Yerevan in the coming weeks upon invitation of Armenian PM.

Armenia emphasizes key role of Eurasia in broadening Tehran-Yerevan ties

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized on the key role of Eurasia in broadening Tehran-Yerevan relationship.

Armenia, Azerbaijan describe their summit as 'positive,' 'constructive'

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – In a joint statement issued after their leaders met in Vienna on Friday, Armenia and Azerbaijan have described the summit as 'positive' and 'constructive.'

Armenia voices readiness to aid flood-stricken people

TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan on Wed. expressed readiness of his respective country for offering necessary relief services to the people severely hit by torrential flash floods in some Iranian provinces.

Iran always seeking friendly ties with neighbors, including Armenia

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iran's Rouhani and Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the strengthening of ties in private sectors, as well as energy swaps.

Armenian PM to visit Iran in near future

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will visit Iran soon, Armenia's Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan wrote this on his Facebook page, noting that on Thursday, he met with Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Seyyed Kazem Sajjad.

Rouhani congratulates Armenian PM on election

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – President Rouhani sent a message to the Prime Minister of Armenia to offer congratulations on his election and expressed hope that Tehran-Yerevan ties would further develop.