Armenia and Iran Discuss New Bridge Over Araks River

Armenia's Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Kristine Ghalechyan met with Iran's Ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgholami to discuss bilateral infrastructure projects. The delegation focused on progress toward constructing a second bridge across the Araks River along the Armenia-Iran border, a key initiative for improving cross-border connectivity. The meeting covered the status of ongoing joint infrastructure ventures and other matters of mutual concern. The discussion underscores Armenia and Iran's continued cooperation on regional development despite broader geopolitical tensions in the South Caucasus.