Oskanian: Armenian-Iranian relations develop dynamically

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian-Iranian relations were dynamically developing in 2007 due to mutual visits at various levels, Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian told a news conference in Yerevan.



"The visit of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad emerged as importamt factor for the further cooperation between the two states. Specifically, an agreement on etablishment of RA Consulate General in Tavriz and Iranian Consulate General in Kapan was signed," he said.



Mr Oskanian also mentioned the visit of Iranian Defense Minister to Armenia.



"Armenia and Iran develop cooperation in energy sector. The Iran-Armenia gas pipeline was put into operation in March. The Ministers of Energy signed an agreement on construction of a heat power plant at Araks River. Consultations on oil-processing plant building are underway," the Minister said.



Mr Oskanian also stressed the importance of Meghri-Shvanidzor-Tsav-Daravan motorway. "In October, the Ministers of Transport signed a memorandum on cargo transportation," he said.



He reminded that in 2007 he twice met with his Iranian counterpart in Yerevan and New York to discuss bilateral relations, regional problems, Iran's nuclear program, the Nagorno Karabakh issue and interaction within international organizations.