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FARS News Agency, Iran
December 23, 2011 Friday
Sargsyan Hails Armenia's Growing Ties with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan praised his country's
developing ties with Iran, and said his talks with Iranian President
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad were much fruitful.
The two presidents' meeting was followed by extended talks between the
delegations of both countries.
Addressing a second meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Sargsyan
said, "I am convinced this visit will further stimulate our friendly
relations. This year marks the 20th anniversary of not only the
Republic of Armenia's independence, but also the 20th anniversary of
our friendship in the new era."
"Throughout these years we successfully carried out several important
projects and outlined new programs. I am very happy that we reached
very important conclusions during our private talks with Mr.
President. Our political dialogue is on good tracks, in all levels; it
has a very good economic basis, and our economic relations are
developing," the Armenian president continued.
"Together with Mr. President we were saying how good it is that our
trade is growing and is on the highest level. (But) Mr. President
rightfully notes that US$300 million is a very small amount for two
friendly and neighboring peoples and states."
"What's important is that we see a potential. As Mr. Ahmadinejad said,
we could double or triple those numbers in a very short period of
time."
"Together with Mr. President we discussed other matters, too. What's
important is that the environment is truly constructive, and we
understand each other very well," the Armenian president reiterated.
The Iranian president arrived in Armenia on Friday to discuss
expansion of bilateral ties and cooperation in meetings with his
Armenian counterpart.
Ahmadinejad first met with Armenian President Serzh Sargsian and
signed five bilateral agreements amid growing cooperation between
Tehran and Yerevan.
One of the agreements scheduled the start of construction work on a
hydro-electric power station on the Arax river which runs along the
two countries' border.
Other agreements included joint cooperation between the Institute of
Standards and Industrial Research of Iran and Armenia's National
Institute of Standards, cooperation in social welfare and affairs as
well as bilateral environmental cooperation.
Armenia has been developing closer ties with Iran. Trade turnover
between Tehran and Yerevan has been increasing, from $206 million (157
million euros) in 2009 to $273 million (209 million euros) last year.
This year it amounted to $300 million.
From: Baghdasarian
December 23, 2011 Friday
Sargsyan Hails Armenia's Growing Ties with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan praised his country's
developing ties with Iran, and said his talks with Iranian President
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad were much fruitful.
The two presidents' meeting was followed by extended talks between the
delegations of both countries.
Addressing a second meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Sargsyan
said, "I am convinced this visit will further stimulate our friendly
relations. This year marks the 20th anniversary of not only the
Republic of Armenia's independence, but also the 20th anniversary of
our friendship in the new era."
"Throughout these years we successfully carried out several important
projects and outlined new programs. I am very happy that we reached
very important conclusions during our private talks with Mr.
President. Our political dialogue is on good tracks, in all levels; it
has a very good economic basis, and our economic relations are
developing," the Armenian president continued.
"Together with Mr. President we were saying how good it is that our
trade is growing and is on the highest level. (But) Mr. President
rightfully notes that US$300 million is a very small amount for two
friendly and neighboring peoples and states."
"What's important is that we see a potential. As Mr. Ahmadinejad said,
we could double or triple those numbers in a very short period of
time."
"Together with Mr. President we discussed other matters, too. What's
important is that the environment is truly constructive, and we
understand each other very well," the Armenian president reiterated.
The Iranian president arrived in Armenia on Friday to discuss
expansion of bilateral ties and cooperation in meetings with his
Armenian counterpart.
Ahmadinejad first met with Armenian President Serzh Sargsian and
signed five bilateral agreements amid growing cooperation between
Tehran and Yerevan.
One of the agreements scheduled the start of construction work on a
hydro-electric power station on the Arax river which runs along the
two countries' border.
Other agreements included joint cooperation between the Institute of
Standards and Industrial Research of Iran and Armenia's National
Institute of Standards, cooperation in social welfare and affairs as
well as bilateral environmental cooperation.
Armenia has been developing closer ties with Iran. Trade turnover
between Tehran and Yerevan has been increasing, from $206 million (157
million euros) in 2009 to $273 million (209 million euros) last year.
This year it amounted to $300 million.
From: Baghdasarian