Armenia: Iran plays positive role in region

Moscow, April 25, IRNA – Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian in a meeting with Iran’s ambassador to Yerevan on Saturday said that Iran has a positive role in establishment of regional peace and security.

He also appreciated Iran’s balanced role in regional issues, especially in Karabakh conflict, and called for strengthening ties and joint cooperation between Yerevan and Tehran.

Underlining Iran’s importance and position in the region and world, he evaluated bilateral ties in different fields deep and old and said creating infrastructures for developing tourism would be very important.

Referring to Tehran nuclear conference, Sarkisian said disarmament issue is very important and undoubtedly using peaceful nuclear energy is a right of all countries.

Iran’s Ambassador to Yerevan Seyed Ali Saqqaeian said developing economic ties, execution of plans and implementation of strategic projects between the two countries as well as continuous consultations indicate importance of good neighboring ties and deep historical and cultural relations between the two nations.

Referring to participation of Armenian Energy Minister in Tehran Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Conference and its achievements, the ambassador underlined positive and appropriate use of nuclear energy for all.

In the meeting, the two sides also discussed and exchanged views on bilateral ties as well as international and regional issues./end