Iran jointly with Armenia will create an international wildlife park along the border zone.

The initiative aims to promote wildlife in the region, flora and fauna diversity as well as increase the number of green spaces.

As Assistent to RA Minister of Nature Protection Karen Papoyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, local species of flora and fauna will be protected in the wildlife park.

The park will symbolize friendly ties between the two counties. Environmental protection organization of Iran and representatives of Araz free economic zone tested the territory the park is planned to cover.

According to Mr. Papoyan, a meeting between Armenian Minister of Nature Protection and head of the Iran’s Environment Committee will be held in early April, which will mark the launch of the project implementation.