Armenian ambassador to Tehran Grigor Arakelian said the RA government and parliament are determined to expand the friendly ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Press TV reports.

In a meeting with Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iran’s Majlis Alaeddin Boroujerdi on Wednesday, June 26, Arakelyan also said that both countries to tap into their potentialities to enhance ties in various sectors.

The Iranian lawmaker, for his part, noted that the friendly historical bonds between the two nations can lay the groundwork for closer cooperation.

Underlining the significance of economic and trade transactions, Boroujerdi said Iran and Armenia need to use their potential to boost economic, trade, industrial and commercial ties.

He also highlighted the role of parliamentary cooperation in exploring areas for closer economic relations.