Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan today, by telephone, congratulated his Iranian counterpart Javid Zarif on the Nowruz holiday and conveyed the solidarity of the Armenian people to the Iranian people in their fight against the novel coronavirus.

During his explanation of the steps taken by Armenia to halt the spread of the virus, Mnatsakanyan emphasized the importance of international cooperation in the fight against the epidemic, especially the coordination of actions between neighboring countries.

In this context, the two officials underscored the close cooperation between the various departments of Armenia and Iran in the fight against coronavirus.

Mnatsakanyan welcomed the UN Secretary General's calls for a global ceasefire in conflict zones, stressing that the fight against the epidemic should serve as an opportunity for peoples' reconciliation and global solidarity.

The two ministers emphasized their readiness to take steps to preserve the dynamics of the bilateral agenda, promote trade in the current situation, as well as address issues related to ensuring the return of the citizens of both countries.