Iran will consider constructing an oil pipeline to Armenia and a gas pipeline to Syria after signing separate agreements with the two countries.
The energy ministers of Iran and Armenia have agreed to construct an oil pipeline between the neighbouring nations.
The pipeline would extend from Habriz in northeastern Iran to the Armenian border.
Iranian Oil Minister Massoud Mirkazemi said a special committee would determine the technical details of the pipeline, including capacity.
The timeline of the project has not yet been released.
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Meanwhile, Syria and Iran have signed a preliminary agreement to construct a gas pipeline from Iran to Syria through Iraq.
Under the preliminary agreement a working group comprising members of the three countries will be established to undertake preliminary studies for the project.
Image caption: Syrian and Iranian government officials signing the preliminary agreement in Damascus, Syria.
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