MOTTAKI, ARMENIAN MINISTER DISCUSS ISSUES OF MUTUAL INTEREST

IRNA, Iran
Oct 17 2007

Visiting Armenian Energy Minister and the Armenian head of joint
cooperation commission Armen Movsisyan discussed issues of mutual
interest with Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Wednesday.

According to the Foreign Ministry Media Department report, in the
meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral ties and cooperation in the
fields of energy, banking, trade, consular affairs, security issues,
railroad transportation and joint projects.

Mottaki said, "Ties between the two countries in all fields are
developing and called for prompt implementation of joint projects."

Movsisyan, by referring to the both countries intention for expansion
of ties, said, "The prospect of bilateral relations is very promising
and constructive."