EEU, Iran move closer to establishing free trade zoneDecember 6, 2016 - 16:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Tigran Sargsyan met with Iran's Ambassador to Russia Mehdi Sanayee to discuss ways of creating a free trade zone between the Islamic Republic and the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). At the meeting, Sargsyan noted that the issue remains a crucial aspect of constructive dialogue between the Eurasian integration association and Iran. According to the Chairman, Iran is one of the first countries the EEU wants to establish a free trade zone with. The Presidents of the EEU member states have repeatedly spoken in favor of strengthening relations between the Union and Iran, Sargsyan said. Sanayee, in turn, emphasized the seriousness of Iran's intention in setting up a free trade zone with the EEU and reaffirmed Tehran's interest in accelerating the process. “Iran maintains good trade and economic relations with all the EEU member states. We have every chance for efficient cooperation,” the Ambassador said. Also, Sanayee suggested gathering scientists and businessmen for a conference in Iran to discuss the activities of the EEC and the EEU, as well as prospects of economic cooperation between Iran and the EEU member states. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |