PRIME MINISTER ANDRANIK MARGARIAN RECEIVES OUTGOING AMBASSADOR OF IRAN

ArmenPress
June 11 2004

YEREVAN, JUNE 11, ARMENPRESS: Armenian Prime Minister Andranik
Margarian received today Mohammad Koleini, the Ambassador
Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of the Islamic Republic of Iran,
who is ending soon his diplomatic mission in Armenia.

Estimating highly the Iranian diplomat’s four-year tenure in Armenia,
the Prime Minister noted that that period of time was marked by
significant achievements in relations between the two nations and
their governments, both in political and economic areas and an
environment of confidence was formed to help further boosting of
cooperation. Likewise steps were taken towards further development
of traditional educational, cultural and other ties.

Ambassador Mohammad Koleini expressed his deep satisfaction at the
assistance he received from the government of Armenia and other bodies
during his mission, adding also that he will continue promoting
strengthening of friendship between the two friendly nations that
date back to the earliest periods of recorded history.

Upon completing the meeting Prime Minister Andranik Margarian wished
success to Mohammad Koleini in his personal life and further activity.