Iran wants to develop Persian language in ArmeniaOctober 18, 2017 - 12:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's culture minister Sayyed Abbas Salehi has said that the Islamic Republic 'is ready to develop Persian language in Armenia', Iranian media reports say. According to IBNA, Salehi underscored the importance and position of the Persian language. “By signing an agreement last week, a new chapter will open in relations between the two countries. Iran and Armenia share a lot in different cultural and artistic grounds that can expand their ties,” he said. Referring to the capacities of the Iranian cinema, Salehi continued: “Iranian Cinema is strong and produces around 100 films per year and holds a festival titled "Cinema Vérité". Short films also have a good status in Iran and currently, the 34th Tehran International Short Film Festival is underway.” Salehi was meeting his Armenian counterpart Armen Amiryan, the two also agreeing to develop cultural ties. Related links: 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 | Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Pashinyan: We must stop searching for homeland, we have found that homeland Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |