Iran and Armenia, as Muslim and Christian nations, act as emblems and symbols of good relations in the world, Iran’s President said, according to Mehr news agency.

During a telephone conversation with the Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Hassan Rouhani assured the former that “close relations between the two countries despite having different religions can serve as a perfect example for the world.”

Rouhani expressed determination to bolster cooperation between the two countries stressing that the decisions of joint economic commission must be up and running.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran and Armenia are required to exploit all available capacities for reinvigorating bilateral relations,” he added.

“In the post-sanction era, the path to increased economic collaboration has become clear,” noted Iran’s President adding that “we need to spare no effort in connecting the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea.”

President Sargsyan, in turn, expressed Armenia’s willingness to expand cooperation with Iran in all areas of interest urging acceleration of the process in the new era.