ARMENIAN PM STRESSES EXPANSION OF TIES WITH IRAN

Islamic Republic News Agency, Iran
Sept 25 2007

Armenian Prime Minister Serge Serkisian said on Tuesday that his
country is determined to expand relations with Iran.

Addressing a press conference in Moscow, he said that the Armenian
government gives priority to expansion of ties with Iran particularly
in economic field.

Pointing to Iran-Armenia gas pipeline project, he noted that the
project would strengthen security in his country.

The Iranian and Armenian presidents launched the 141 kilometer pipeline
project in March.

He further noted that Iran-Armenia relationship is not against
any country, and that neighboring nations will benefit from such
constructive ties.

The Armenian premier expressed hope that there would be no war
against Iranians, adding that military moves against Iran would be
very unpleasant for Armenia.

Serkisian is in Moscow to hold talks with his Russian counterpart
Victor Zubkov.