  Iranian parliament speaker calls for stronger ties with Armenia April 30, 2012 - 13:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani says Tehran pursues the policy of strengthening convergence among regional countries and resolving disputes through negotiations. “The policy of the Islamic Republic is to strengthen convergence among regional countries and to resolve differences and disputes through negotiations and mutual understanding,” Larijani said on Sunday, April 29, during a meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian in Tehran. Larijani said implementing joint economic projects is an important step towards improving bilateral economic ties, calling for increasing the relations between the private sectors of Iran and Armenia. The value of trade between the two countries reached USD 270 million in 2010, and currently stands at over USD 300 million. Minister Nalbandian, for his part, stressed the role of the two countries’ parliaments in solidifying bilateral ties. “Armenia attaches great importance to expanding friendly relations with the Islamic Republic in all fields,” he added. The Armenian Minister also held talks with senior Iranian officials on economic, political, and regional issues.   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 |  Latest news 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.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |
