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Armenian defense minister heads to Iran
YEREVAN, July 17 (RIA Novosti)
Armenian Defense Minister Seiran Oganyan will visit Iran on July 17-18
on an invitation from his counterpart Ahmad Vahidi, the Armenian
Defense Ministry reported.
"During the visit, the minister will hold talks with his Iranian
counterpart," the ministry said.
"Meetings with Iran's military and political leaders are also planned," it said.
The sides will discuss regional and international issues, as well as
topics of bilateral interest.
Iran and Armenia are neighbors. They have had long-lasting relations
of a strategic partnership.
Bilateral ties in particular develop in energy, trade, sports, tourism
and transportation.
On June 9, the UN Security Council passed a resolution imposing a
fourth set of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, including
tougher financial controls and an expanded arms embargo.
The West suspects Iran of pursuing a secret nuclear weapons program,
but the Islamic Republic says it needs nuclear power solely for
civilian purposes.
From: A. Papazian
YEREVAN, July 17 (RIA Novosti)
Armenian Defense Minister Seiran Oganyan will visit Iran on July 17-18
on an invitation from his counterpart Ahmad Vahidi, the Armenian
Defense Ministry reported.
"During the visit, the minister will hold talks with his Iranian
counterpart," the ministry said.
"Meetings with Iran's military and political leaders are also planned," it said.
The sides will discuss regional and international issues, as well as
topics of bilateral interest.
Iran and Armenia are neighbors. They have had long-lasting relations
of a strategic partnership.
Bilateral ties in particular develop in energy, trade, sports, tourism
and transportation.
On June 9, the UN Security Council passed a resolution imposing a
fourth set of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, including
tougher financial controls and an expanded arms embargo.
The West suspects Iran of pursuing a secret nuclear weapons program,
but the Islamic Republic says it needs nuclear power solely for
civilian purposes.
From: A. Papazian