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SERZH SARGSYAN: IRAN ONE OF TWO COUNTRIES THROUGH WHICH ARMENIA COMMUNICATES WITH THE WORLD
news.am
Jan 27 2011
Armenia
Iran is a very important country for Armenia. Not only because we
have been neighbors for many centuries, but for other reasons as well,
said the Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan in an interview with 'Echo'
of Moscow.
"In fact, Iran is one of the two countries through which we communicate
with the outside world. Having problems with Iran means narrowing
the pipe through which Armenia is breathing. Therefore, we discuss
this with our European partners, the United States and Russia.
Our relationship is known", said the president.
According to Serzh Sargsyan, Iran is a country with a very large
Armenian Diaspora. Of course, they are citizens of Iran, but the
Armenian state is responsible for all Armenians residing in other
countries to some degree.
"We simply must not provoke any unpleasant actions in respect to the
community", said the head of state.
"We have good economic relations with Iran. Now we are working on
important infrastructure projects. There is an agreement on the
construction of the Iran-Armenia railroad. We launched the joint
construction of hydropower stations on the Araks River. There are other
very important economic projects for Armenia", said Serzh Sargsyan.
According to him, relations with Iran are important for Armenia for
another reason. Azerbaijanis, depending on the audience, try to present
the Karabakh issue from different angles. In the Organization of the
Islamic Conference, during the assembly of Turkic-speaking countries
and generally in an Islamic setting, they attempt to present this
issue as a religious one.
"Our stable relations with Iran and other Islamic countries, Arab
countries are very important. It is our chance to convey, first, the
truth. Second, the affirmations of the steady course which Armenia
has led in order to assure that its citizens feel comfortable and
welcome in Arab countries and the Middle East. We do not have a
religious conflict. Churches were built in Iran, Armenians were
able to preserve their identity, language, culture and traditions",
stressed the President of Armenia.
From: A. Papazian
news.am
Jan 27 2011
Armenia
Iran is a very important country for Armenia. Not only because we
have been neighbors for many centuries, but for other reasons as well,
said the Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan in an interview with 'Echo'
of Moscow.
"In fact, Iran is one of the two countries through which we communicate
with the outside world. Having problems with Iran means narrowing
the pipe through which Armenia is breathing. Therefore, we discuss
this with our European partners, the United States and Russia.
Our relationship is known", said the president.
According to Serzh Sargsyan, Iran is a country with a very large
Armenian Diaspora. Of course, they are citizens of Iran, but the
Armenian state is responsible for all Armenians residing in other
countries to some degree.
"We simply must not provoke any unpleasant actions in respect to the
community", said the head of state.
"We have good economic relations with Iran. Now we are working on
important infrastructure projects. There is an agreement on the
construction of the Iran-Armenia railroad. We launched the joint
construction of hydropower stations on the Araks River. There are other
very important economic projects for Armenia", said Serzh Sargsyan.
According to him, relations with Iran are important for Armenia for
another reason. Azerbaijanis, depending on the audience, try to present
the Karabakh issue from different angles. In the Organization of the
Islamic Conference, during the assembly of Turkic-speaking countries
and generally in an Islamic setting, they attempt to present this
issue as a religious one.
"Our stable relations with Iran and other Islamic countries, Arab
countries are very important. It is our chance to convey, first, the
truth. Second, the affirmations of the steady course which Armenia
has led in order to assure that its citizens feel comfortable and
welcome in Arab countries and the Middle East. We do not have a
religious conflict. Churches were built in Iran, Armenians were
able to preserve their identity, language, culture and traditions",
stressed the President of Armenia.
From: A. Papazian