June 16, 2008 - 14:42 AMT
Armenia wants normal relations with all states in region, including Turkey
Open and transparent cooperation with Iran should not arouse concern of our partners, according to Armenia's Foreign Minister.

"Armenia wants normal relations with all states in the region, including Turkey," Edward Nalbandian said. "Problems with Turkey should be resolved through constructive dialogue, what will be up to the interests of our nations and the entire region."

Commenting on the Armenian-Georgian relations, the Minister said, "These relations are not only economic but historical as well. Numerous Armenian community lives in Georgia. All problems emerging between our states should be resolved in the atmosphere of neighborliness," he said, Nezavisimaya Gazeta reports.