IRAN ATTACHES IMPORTANCE TO EXPANSION OF RELATIONS WITH ARMENIA

PanARMENIAN.Net
June 14, 2010 – 17:28 AMT 12:28 GMT

Head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy
Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi underlined Iran’s resolve to develop
relations with Yerevan in a meeting with Armenian Ambassador to Iran
Grigor Arakelyan, Fars News Agency reported.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran attaches special importance to the
expansion of relations and cooperation with Armenia,” said Boroujerdi
on June 13.

Underscoring the great role of the two countries’ parliaments,
particularly parliamentary friendship groups, in consolidating the
Iranian-Armenian relations and cooperation, he stressed the Iranian
parliament’s support for the advancement of bilateral relations in
all fields.

Boroujerdi also reiterated that the Islamic Republic of Iran’s
principled policy is based on strengthening tranquility and security in
the region, and said: “Establishment of durable security and stability
in the region depends on cooperation among the regional states.”

During the meeting, the Armenian ambassador said that Iran has a
special place in Armenia’s foreign policy and that the country’s
leaders are resolved to develop all-out ties with Tehran.

Underlining the importance of development of economic relations between
the two countries, he said that Armenia has abundant capacities
and capabilities for economic cooperation with Iran and supports
investments by Iranian private companies in the country.

Iran and Armenia have expanded their bilateral relations in recent
years, especially in political, economic, trade and cultural fields.

From: A. Papazian