IRAN, ARMENIA DISCUSS PROMOTION OF TIES IN VARIOUS FIELDS

IRNA
Nov 7
Tehran

Iran-Armenia-Defense Ministers

Iranian Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad- Najjar held talks with his
Armenian counterpart Michael Harutyunyan on issues of mutual interest
in Yerevan on Wednesday.

According to the Defense Ministry, the two sides underlined the need
for expansion of ties in all fields, particularly in defense, technical
and industrial fields as a symbol of efforts for consolidation of
friendship and stability in the region.

In the meeting, Mohammad-Najjar referred to historical relations of
both countries and their joint ancient civilization, saying that this
is considered a strong backup for their bilateral relations.

The geopolitical situation of both countries in the region, Armenians
living in Iran, Iranians engaged in business activities in Armenia,
good neighborliness, and positive cooperation between the two countries
have paved the way for expansion of mutual ties more than ever,
he noted.

He added that Iran’s relations with every regional country help
strengthen peace and stability in the region.

The expansion of interactions and constructive negotiations at regional
and international levels are in line with requirements of regional
states, which seek to strengthen regional security and peace, the
minister said.

Harutyunyan, for his part, appreciated Iran’s distinguished role in
establishing peace and security in the Caucasus region, saying that
the expansion of Iran-Armenia relations would help secure mutual
interests and consolidate peace and friendship in the region.

Expressing satisfaction with the level of bilateral ties, he noted
that Armenia calls for broadening of relations with the Islamic
Republic of Iran in various fields.

The Iranian minister arrived in Armenia on Tuesday and is scheduled
to hold talks with Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan Wednesday
afternoon.