Iran, Armenia ink 10 agreements, official

Tehran, Nov 24, IRNA Secretary of the National Security Council of Armenia Arthur Baghdasaryan told reporters on Monday that Iran, Armenia inked ten agreements on security, political and economic cooperation.

In a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Saeed Jalili, Baghdasaryan
said that his talks with the Iranian officials have been fruitful.

Referring to his talks with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as
promising, Baghdasaryan said that the two sides conferred on issues of
mutual interest.

He also expressed pleasure with his acquaintance with Iran's Secretary
of the Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili as a
professional man.

The Armenian official said that Iran and Armenia are two friendly
countries determined to boost mutual ties in security, political and
economic fields as well as legal cooperation.

He extended his invitation to Jalili to visit Armenia.

Meanwhile, Jalili said that Tehran and Yerevan enjoy longstanding
historical and friendly ties; therefore, they can develop those ties.

He added that the two countries would promote mutual relations and
hold consultations on international and regional cooperation as well.

Jalili said that the two sides' talks focused on paving the way for
cooperation based on mutual interest.

Baghdasaryan arrived in Tehran on Sunday and was accorded formal
welcome by his Iranian counterpart.