  RA Prime Minister’s visit to Iran to contribute to boosting Armenian-Iranian economic ties October 26, 2010 - 17:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 26, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran. PM Sargsyan stated that the official visit to Iran will serve as a new impetus for intensification of the Armenian-Iranian economic ties, which currently are behind the political relations, the RA governmental press service reported. The parties discussed economic programs presenting mutual interest. Tigran Sargsyan confirmed Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan’s invitation to the Iranian leader to visit Armenia, the visit terms to be determined later. Mr. Ahmadinejad noted for his part that Iran is ready to facilitate all initiatives in this direction. The parties attached importance to cooperation in the banking field and establishment of joint enterprises. It was noted that Armenia may become an important bridge for boosting ties between Iran and CIS countries.   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   Partner news |  Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
