Larijani Calls For Dialog To Resolve Regional Problems

Tehran, Nov 5, IRNA – Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said Monday that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always stressed the need for political dialogue to settle regional problems. Larijani made the remarks in a meeting with the visiting head of Iran-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group, Galust Sahakian. Referring to longlasting friendly ties between Iran and Armenia, Larijani called for further expansion of bilateral relations in different areas. Enhanced Tehran-Yerevan ties will help restore peace and stability in the region, he said. In the meantime, Galust Sahakian expressed pleasure with the growing cooperation between the two neighboring countries, saying promotion of parliamentary relations between Iran and Armenia could improve ties in all other areas. He said that he was satisfied with outcome of his talks with Iranian officials in Tehran./end