Iran and Armenia have decided to form a joint working group to probe Arax River pollution.
According to IRNA, the decision was taken during a meeting between Head of Iran's Department of Environment, Mohammad-Javad Mohammadizadeh and Armenian Minister of Nature Protection Aram Harutyunyan in Tehran on Sunday, March 4.
The two sides agreed to form a working group to identify sources of pollution on both banks of Arax River.
Congratulating the 20th anniversary of establishment of Iran-Armenia diplomatic relations, Mohammadizadeh described the common interest and will of the two countries' leaders as a good basis for expansion of mutual ties.
Both sides signed an agreement on environment-related issues.
