ARMENIA SEEKS BOOSTING ALL-OUT TIES WITH IRAN

Iranian Students News Network ISNA
Nov 25 2008
Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (ISNA)-The Secretary of Armenian National Security
Council Arthur Baghdasaryan said expansion of diplomatic, economic
and commercial relations with Iran is among priorities of Armenia’s
diplomacy.

In a meeting with Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, Baghdasaryan
emphasized the significance of continuous mutual consultation on
regional matters.

He also pointed to cooperation on railroad transportation and energy
and said lifting such cooperation will significantly play a major
role in promoting bilateral ties.

The Armenian senior official also called for more interactions between
expert commissions of Iran and Armenia’s parliaments.

Also concerning Caucasus, Baghdasaryan highlighted Iran’s crucial
role in settlement of regional issues and establishment of sustainable
stability in Caucasus.

Larijani for his part emphasized recognition of new domains for
boosting bilateral ties and said the potential available in the two
countries need to be fully employed to serve reinforcing relations.

He also said Iran’s parliament will back reciprocal all-out
cooperation.

The former nuclear negotiator also stressed the important function of
Iran-Armenia joint economic commission in implementation of industrial
projects.

Baghdasaryan has arrived in Iran on Saturday and has met Iran’s
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Iranian counterpart Saeed Jalili.