Today, Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was conferred the rank of Honorary Doctor of Yerevan State University and was awarded with YSU gold medal.

During the ceremony, the President said, "This award is not only for Ahmadinejad as a personality but also a homage to the wishes a human being deserves. It proves that Yerevan State University works for human values - justice, honesty, morals and perfection."

He voiced hope that Armenian scholars and students will have a possibility to visit Iran in the framework of exchange programs and invited YSU rector to his country.