INTERIOR MINISTER: IRAN-ARMENIA TIES TOO STRONG TO BE TARNISHED
Islamic Republic News Agency IRNA
July 9 2012
Iran
Tehran, July 9, IRNA - Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar said
Tehran and Yerevan enjoy very special relations, adding that their
ties are too strong to be tarnished.
Making the remark before his departure for the Armenian capital Monday
morning, he said relations between the two countries are profound
and friendly.
He said officials of both countries are keen to promote cooperation
in all possible areas.
Pointing to deep historical ties between the two nations, the minister
noted that Iran is Armenia's fourth important trade and commercial
partner.
Mohammad Najjar further believed that Armenia plays a strategic role
in the region and could act as a bridge to connect Central Asia to
the Persian Gulf.
The Iranian minister is on a two-day visit to Yerevan to meet and
confer with Armenian president, parliament speaker and a number
of ministers.
From: A. Papazian
Islamic Republic News Agency IRNA
July 9 2012
Iran
Tehran, July 9, IRNA - Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar said
Tehran and Yerevan enjoy very special relations, adding that their
ties are too strong to be tarnished.
Making the remark before his departure for the Armenian capital Monday
morning, he said relations between the two countries are profound
and friendly.
He said officials of both countries are keen to promote cooperation
in all possible areas.
Pointing to deep historical ties between the two nations, the minister
noted that Iran is Armenia's fourth important trade and commercial
partner.
Mohammad Najjar further believed that Armenia plays a strategic role
in the region and could act as a bridge to connect Central Asia to
the Persian Gulf.
The Iranian minister is on a two-day visit to Yerevan to meet and
confer with Armenian president, parliament speaker and a number
of ministers.
From: A. Papazian