Iran attaches importance to expansion of relations with ArmeniaJune 14, 2010 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Head of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi underlined Iran's resolve to develop relations with Yerevan in a meeting with Armenian Ambassador to Iran Grigor Arakelyan, Fars News Agency reported. “The Islamic Republic of Iran attaches special importance to the expansion of relations and cooperation with Armenia," said Boroujerdi on June 13. Underscoring the great role of the two countries' parliaments, particularly parliamentary friendship groups, in consolidating the Iranian-Armenian relations and cooperation, he stressed the Iranian parliament's support for the advancement of bilateral relations in all fields. Boroujerdi also reiterated that the Islamic Republic of Iran's principled policy is based on strengthening tranquility and security in the region, and said: "Establishment of durable security and stability in the region depends on cooperation among the regional states." During the meeting, the Armenian ambassador said that Iran has a special place in Armenia's foreign policy and that the country's leaders are resolved to develop all-out ties with Tehran. Underlining the importance of development of economic relations between the two countries, he said that Armenia has abundant capacities and capabilities for economic cooperation with Iran and supports investments by Iranian private companies in the country. Iran and Armenia have expanded their bilateral relations in recent years, especially in political, economic, trade and cultural fields. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |