Armenian Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia Khalil Shirgholami on Tuesday, the ministry said.

Torosyan stated that the development of friendly and trust-based relations with Iran remains one of the Armenian government’s foreign policy priorities.

He also expressed condolences over the deaths in Iran as a result of recent military operations and noted that Armenia is deeply concerned about the regional situation, stressing that peace and stability are of vital importance.

Ambassador Shirgholami thanked the government and people of Armenia for their support during the current situation.

The sides discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in labor and social protection, including labor migration, human capital and skills development.

The ambassador also noted that the growth of registered jobs in Armenia in recent years is impressive.

Both parties emphasized the importance of interdepartmental cooperation and expressed readiness to make efforts toward the effective implementation of jointly planned programs.