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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |