IRAN, ARMENIA DISCUSS SIMPLIFYING VISA REGIME

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Nov 24 2009
Azerbaijan

The Iranian and Armenian Foreign Ministries Consular Affairs
administrations are holding their sixth joint meeting in Tehran. The
sides are discussing simplifying the visa regime between the two
countries, the Iranian television Web site iribnews reported.

During the meeting, discussions have covered simplifying the visa
regime, reducing visa duties, developing economic relations,
facilitating student exchange programs, improving juridical
cooperation, exchanging prisoners, combating drug use and enhancing
border police cooperation.

"Similar meetings are very useful for solving problems between the
two countries," Iranian Foreign Ministry Consul Affairs Administration
Chief Huseyn Mirfahhar said.

At the end of the meeting the Iranian and Armenian administration
heads will sign a memorandum.