Iran Supreme Leader wants stronger ties with ArmeniaFebruary 28, 2019 - 11:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday, February 27 hosted Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and said he wants stronger ties between the two neighboring countries. Welcoming the Prime Minister, Khamenei said he was informed about the outcome of Pashinyan’s talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. The Supreme Leader expressed support for the development of Armenian-Iranian cooperation and the steps planned to this end. He emphasized the need for expanding and developing Armenian-Iranian economic cooperation in particular. Pashinyan, meanwhile, said Armenia is interested in the steadfast development and expansion of relations with Iran. During the meeting, the Prime Minister weighed in on the political developments and the revolution of April-May 2018 as Khamenei said he closely followed the peaceful and democratic processes underway in Armenia. During the meeting, the parties also discussed regional issues. Pashinyan and Khamenei agreed that a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict can only be achieved through peaceful means. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. 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. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |