LARIJANI: IRAN-ARMENIA COOPERATION AIMED AT STRENGTHENING SECURITY

Fars News Agency
April 24 2009
Iran

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani in a meeting with
Armenian President Serzh Sargsian reiterated that the two countries’
cooperation is aimed at strengthening peace and security in the region.

"The trend of comprehensive cooperation, particularly in economic and
industrial fields, should be further accelerated, Larijani said on
Monday, noting that Iran is eager to structure long-term relations
with Armenia.

Referring to the Iranian parliament’s efforts to take steps for
improving relations between the two countries, he stressed the
importance of pursuing developmental projects, including building
railway and transferring power, for the progress of the region.

Sargsian, for his part, described his country’s relations with Iran
as among Armenia’s priorities, and said, "The two countries have
broad potentials and capabilities to implement more economic and
industrial projects."

He predicted a prosperous future for Iran-Armenia relations, and urged
for further expansion of friendly ties and comprehensive cooperation
with Iran.