IRAN-ARMENIA TIES KEY TO REGIONAL PEACE: LARIJANI
Press TV, Iran
Nov 4 2013
Iran Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has stressed the importance of
bolstering amicable relations with Armenia as a key factor to regional
peace and stability.
"The expansion of friendly ties between Iran and Armenia will
strengthen bilateral cooperation and play a leading role in
establishing peace and stability in the region," Larijani said in
a meeting with the visiting Head of the Armenia-Iran Parliamentary
Friendship Group Galust Sahakyan on Monday.
He urged both Tehran and Yerevan to make use of their great
capabilities to increase political and economic exchanges and expressed
Majlis support for enhanced bilateral cooperation in all fields,
particularly in parliamentary arena.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran has always put emphasis on negotiations
and political dialog to resolve regional issues and problems,"
Larijani stated.
He called for close consultation between Iranian and Armenian officials
on regional developments.
The Armenian lawmaker, for his part, said the expansion of cordial
parliamentary relations between the two countries would bolster
bilateral cooperation in all areas.
The National Assembly of Armenia is ready to improve relations with
Iran's Majlis, Sahakyan added.
He assessed the outcomes of his talks with senior Iranian officials
as positive and expressed hope the two sides would take more steps
toward further expansion of ties.
On August 5, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met with his Armenian
counterpart Serzh Sargsyan in Tehran and said the Islamic Republic
will seek to expand relations with Yerevan.
SF/HGH
Press TV, Iran
Nov 4 2013
Iran Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has stressed the importance of
bolstering amicable relations with Armenia as a key factor to regional
peace and stability.
"The expansion of friendly ties between Iran and Armenia will
strengthen bilateral cooperation and play a leading role in
establishing peace and stability in the region," Larijani said in
a meeting with the visiting Head of the Armenia-Iran Parliamentary
Friendship Group Galust Sahakyan on Monday.
He urged both Tehran and Yerevan to make use of their great
capabilities to increase political and economic exchanges and expressed
Majlis support for enhanced bilateral cooperation in all fields,
particularly in parliamentary arena.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran has always put emphasis on negotiations
and political dialog to resolve regional issues and problems,"
Larijani stated.
He called for close consultation between Iranian and Armenian officials
on regional developments.
The Armenian lawmaker, for his part, said the expansion of cordial
parliamentary relations between the two countries would bolster
bilateral cooperation in all areas.
The National Assembly of Armenia is ready to improve relations with
Iran's Majlis, Sahakyan added.
He assessed the outcomes of his talks with senior Iranian officials
as positive and expressed hope the two sides would take more steps
toward further expansion of ties.
On August 5, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met with his Armenian
counterpart Serzh Sargsyan in Tehran and said the Islamic Republic
will seek to expand relations with Yerevan.
SF/HGH