Iran-Armenia Ties Have Improved Remarkably During 9th, 10th Gov't : IRNA Chief

Tehran, March 6, IRNA – Managing Director of Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) Majid Omidi-Shahraki said that Iran-Armenia ties and cooperation have enhanced noticeably during the tenure of the ninth and tenth governments. In a meeting with Armenian Ambassador to Iran Gregor Araklian, he added that Tehran-Yerevan ties have improved in recent years more than before given the volume of economic and commercial exchanges. Recalling the significance attached by Iran to regional states, he noted that its policy is based on stability and peace in all countries, especially its neighbors. Referring to the efforts of the arrogant powers to prevent the spread of unity among Muslims, Omidi-Shahraki added that enemies favor insecurity in the region. Iranˈs principled policy is to defend the rights of the oppressed, he said, adding hat the Armenians have always lived in desirable conditions in Iran and Iranˈs government considers itself duty-bound to defend their rights. Araklian, for his part, pointed to cultural commonalities between the two countries and said that today Iran-Armenia ties are at the highest level. Despite the current atmosphere against Iran, Armenia has always adopted stance close to that of Iran, he noted. The ambassador also called for meeting between chiefs of the two countriesˈ news agencies, saying that such meetings will help expand bilateral media cooperation./end