ARMENIAN LEADER READY TO PERSONALLY PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATION WITH IRAN

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Robert Kocharian met in Yerevan with Governor of the Iranian province of Hormozgan Ebrahim Derazmisu , RA President's press center reported. During the meeting Robert Kocharian noted the necessity of strengthening of economic ties emphasizing that the dynamically developing Armenian economy offers new possibilities for cooperation. In this view, the President pointed out to the importance of the highway connecting Armenia and Iran, thanks to what the volume of cargo transportation can be considerably increased. He also noted that with two free and three special economic areas, three international airports and a seaport the Iranian province can create a good atmosphere for the development of the Armenian-Iranian economic ties. The Armenian President said he is ready to personally assist the Armenian businessmen.
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