Speaking at inaugural ceremony of a conference held by Iranian and Armenian tradesmen, Iran's Ambassador to Yerevan Ali-Reza Haqiqian said that the number of Iranian students in Armenian education institutions recently increased from 200 to 1400. During the study period Iranian students encounter many social problems. The Iranian Embassy in Armenia tries to support them, organizing cultural programs, however it does not solve all their problems. Besides, when graduated they have the problem of low evaluations of Armenian diplomas. Thereupon Haqiqian stated, "Iranian families should not send their children to continue studies in Armenia if possible." He reported that the commercial and economic relations between Iran and Armenia are at a high level and these continue developing. The Iranian Embassy in Armenia is ready to provide the necessary information about the economy, legislation, culture and politics in Armenia to Iranian businessmen. At that he noted that cases of not ailing competition were registered among Iranian entrepreneurs in Armenia, which has a negative impact upon the bilateral trade and economic relations, Irna reported.