July 9, 2008 - 15:06 AMT
Iranian Foreign Minister invited Edward Nalbandian to Tehran
Armenia's Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Tuesday with First Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Alireza Sheikhattar, the RA MFA press office reports.

"Relations between Armenia and Iran are developing successfully. Joint programs cover new fields; agreements achieved during mutual visits of rank-ranking officials serve as a good basis for development of bilateral ties," Minister Nalbandian said, making mention of the activity of the Armenian-Iranian intergovernmental commission for cooperation.

Stressing that friendship and cultural and historical commonness ensure progress in the Armenian-Iranian relations, Mr Sheikhattar, on behalf of Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, invited Edward Nalbandian to Tehran.

The officials also referred to implementation of joint programs in energy and transport sectors, Iran's nuclear file, regional issues and the Karabakh process.