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ARMENIA CALLS FOR FURTHER EXPANSION OF ITS TIES WITH IRAN
Press TV
july 18 2012
Iran
Armenian Defense Minister General Seyran Ohanyan has reiterated his
country's willingness to expand security and defense ties with the
Islamic Republic.
The top Armenian official made the remarks at a Tuesday meeting with
the new Iranian ambassador to Yerevan, Mohammad Ra'isi, in the Armenian
capital, wishing the envoy well in facilitating a further enhancement
of the Iran-Armenia relations in all fields during his tenure.
During the meeting, Ra'isi and Ohanyan also discussed a number of
current issues and conflicts in the region as well as ways to deepen
mutual collaborations in various fields, particularly security affairs.
The Armenian minister further stated that relations with Iran are of
utmost importance for Armenia and Yerevan is determined to expand
its ties and cooperation with Tehran on bilateral, regional and
international levels.
On July 9, Iran's Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar, heading
a high-ranking delegation, paid an official two-day visit to Yerevan
and met with Armenia's President Serzh Sargsyana and the country's
other top officials.
During the visit by the Iranian interior minister, Iran and Armenia
signed a security agreement to expand cooperation on measures against
organized crimes and the fight on drug smuggling as well as security
and border issues.
Mohammad-Najjar declared Iran's readiness to share its experiences
with Armenia in police training and criminal extradition as well
as the fight against drug-trafficking and organized crimes, noting
that the agreement between the two countries set a good framework
for mutual cooperation.
Iran and Armenia have taken major strides towards promoting their
mutual relations over the recent years, particularly in the energy
sector.
From: Baghdasarian
Press TV
july 18 2012
Iran
Armenian Defense Minister General Seyran Ohanyan has reiterated his
country's willingness to expand security and defense ties with the
Islamic Republic.
The top Armenian official made the remarks at a Tuesday meeting with
the new Iranian ambassador to Yerevan, Mohammad Ra'isi, in the Armenian
capital, wishing the envoy well in facilitating a further enhancement
of the Iran-Armenia relations in all fields during his tenure.
During the meeting, Ra'isi and Ohanyan also discussed a number of
current issues and conflicts in the region as well as ways to deepen
mutual collaborations in various fields, particularly security affairs.
The Armenian minister further stated that relations with Iran are of
utmost importance for Armenia and Yerevan is determined to expand
its ties and cooperation with Tehran on bilateral, regional and
international levels.
On July 9, Iran's Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar, heading
a high-ranking delegation, paid an official two-day visit to Yerevan
and met with Armenia's President Serzh Sargsyana and the country's
other top officials.
During the visit by the Iranian interior minister, Iran and Armenia
signed a security agreement to expand cooperation on measures against
organized crimes and the fight on drug smuggling as well as security
and border issues.
Mohammad-Najjar declared Iran's readiness to share its experiences
with Armenia in police training and criminal extradition as well
as the fight against drug-trafficking and organized crimes, noting
that the agreement between the two countries set a good framework
for mutual cooperation.
Iran and Armenia have taken major strides towards promoting their
mutual relations over the recent years, particularly in the energy
sector.
From: Baghdasarian