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Iran and Armenia finalized a comprehensive joint economic document covering eight sectors, including infrastructure, energy and trade, according to Press TV, Iranian state media. Vice President Mohammad Reza Pourmohammadi and Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Grigoryan finalized the pact, which elevates the Norduz border crossing to a model gateway. Press TV described the agreement as securing Tehran's northern trade routes. The report did not give timelines or funding details for the projects.