ISNA, Iran
Iranian Students News Agency
May 17 2008
Iran and Armenia to boost economic ties
ISNA – Tehran
TEHRAN, May 17 (ISNA)-Armenian defense minister Seyran Ohanian and
Iran’s ambassador to the country Ali Saqaiyan underlined continuing
economic and political cooperation deeply rooted in bilateral friendly
ties.
The two states are determined to lift trade exchanges reaching 200
million dollars to 500 million dollars.
Building Iran-Armenia gas pipeline providing the country with Iran’s
gas as well as establishing two power lines to deliver Iran’s
electricity are the two most important bilateral projects, Novosti
news agency reported.
The Iranian ambassador also delivered Iran’s defense minister Mustafa
Mohammad Najjar’s message to his Armenian counterpart inviting him to
visit Iran.
The two sides also called for carrying out previously-signed accords
as highlighting the necessity to resolve Karabakh dispute.