ARMENIA URGES DIPLOMATIC SOLUTION TO IRAN’S N. CASE

Fars News Agency, Iran
Dec 17 2006

TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian
stressed the need for the fair settlement of Iran’s nuclear issue
through negotiations.

Speaking to reporters in a joint press conference with his Iranian
counterpart Manouchehr Mottaki here on Sunday, Oskanian said that
his country follows all nuclear issues at the UN and other world
organizations, and said, "We would like the issue to be resolved
fairly, through talks and with full respect for all countries’ assured
and inalienable rights and not through pressures and sanctions."

Elsewhere, he viewed Iran-Armenia relations as uptrend, stressing
that the high level of relations between Tehran and Yerevan is a
product of the two nations’ strong desire for such ties.

Noting the Iranian foreign minister’s statements about the strong
bonds between Iran and Armenia, Oskanian said, "Our friendship has
its origin in history and it enjoys fortified foundations. Nothing
can undermine this friendship."

The Armenian foreign minister further evaluated Iran’s stances on
regional issues as excellent, and named Iran as an important state
in the region.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress