IRAN CALLS FOR STRONGER DEFENSE TIES WITH ARMENIA

MNA
Nov 7, 2007

TEHRAN, Nov. 7 (MNA) — Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najar
in Yerevan on Wednesday called for further expansion of defensive,
technical, and industrial relations with Armenia.

In a meeting with Armenian Defense Minister Michael Harutyunyan,
Najar said that the two countries’ geopolitical position, coupled
with their historic relations, have paved the ground for further
development of bilateral relations.

He added that Iran is seeking to expand comprehensive ties with
regional countries in order to help establish peace and security in
the Middle East.

For his part, Harutyunyan expressed appreciation for Iran’s efforts
to reinforce security in the region.

He said that Armenia is prepared to develop comprehensive relations
with the Islamic Republic, adding that cooperation between the two
countries in various areas would help reinforce peace and stability
in the region.