THE PARLIAMENT SPEAKER OF ARMENIA TO VISIT IRAN IN 2009

armradio.am
23.10.2008 14:58

On October 23 Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia Hovik
Abrahamyan received the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran
to Armenia Seid Ali Saghaian.

Greeting the guest, Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan highly assessed the
cooperation between the two friendly countries, the gradually expanding
economic ties.

Speaker Abrahamyan asked to convey his greetings and good wishes to
the President of Parliament of Iran Ali Larijani and the Deputies and
invited the members of the Iran-Armenian Friendship Group to Armenia,
expressing confidence that the reciprocal visits and warm relations
between MPs will contribute to the development of relations between
the two countries.

Iran’s Ambassador Seid Ali Saghaian congratulated Hovik Abrahamyan
on his election to the post of President of the National Assembly
of Armenia, and conveyed an invitation to pay an official visit to
Tehran. According to his assessment, the relations between Parliaments
greatly promote the reinforcement of ties between the two states.

NA Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan highly assessed the neutral and balanced
position of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the Karabakh issue,
attaching importance to the development of relations with Iran in
all spheres of economy. Expressing gratitude for the invitation,
Mr. Abrahamyan assured he will plan a visit to Tehran in 2009.