  Armenia-Iran visa-free travel deal enters into effect August 6, 2016 - 16:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The agreement lifting the visa requirements between Armenia and Iran is entering into effect on August 6 to allow Armenian citizens to travel to the Islamic Republic without entry permits, Tert.am reports. All border checkpoints across the country have already been notified of the measure, Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Seyed Kazem Sadjadi has said as he met with Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan for private talks, the Government’s press service reports. Both sides have agreed the deal will promote tourism development, facilitating mutual visits. Related links:   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
