Armenia praises Iran for balanced policy
By Tigran Liloyan
ITAR-TASS News Agency
September 8, 2004 Wednesday
YEREVAN, September 8 -- Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan
praised Iran's balanced policy and constructive role in the resolution
of regional conflicts.
"Today Iran is considered an important factor of stability and peace
in the region," the prime minister said in a meeting with visiting
Iranian President Sayed Mohammad Khatami on Wednesday.
In his words, trade and economic ties between the two countries include
elements of regional cooperation and were open for the participation
of other countries in the region.
The two sides welcomed the agreement on the construction of a gas
pipeline from Iran to Armenia and discussed projects to build the
Kajaran-Meghri tunnel in southern Armenia and design a hydropower
plant on the border river Araks.
By Tigran Liloyan
ITAR-TASS News Agency
September 8, 2004 Wednesday
YEREVAN, September 8 -- Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan
praised Iran's balanced policy and constructive role in the resolution
of regional conflicts.
"Today Iran is considered an important factor of stability and peace
in the region," the prime minister said in a meeting with visiting
Iranian President Sayed Mohammad Khatami on Wednesday.
In his words, trade and economic ties between the two countries include
elements of regional cooperation and were open for the participation
of other countries in the region.
The two sides welcomed the agreement on the construction of a gas
pipeline from Iran to Armenia and discussed projects to build the
Kajaran-Meghri tunnel in southern Armenia and design a hydropower
plant on the border river Araks.