Armenia, Iran resolved to expand age-old relationsDecember 13, 2017 - 10:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi and head of Armenia-Iran parliamentary friendship group, Armenian lawmaker Vahram Baghdasaryan at a meeting in Tehran agreed to bolster and expand mutual ties in various arenas. Boroujerdi asserted that the “age-old friendly relations between Tehran and Yerevan are continuously growing especially in parliamentary area.” Boroujerdi added that holding dialogue and constant exchange of views between the special commissions of the two parliaments would help develop economic and security cooperation. The Iranian MP later stressed the necessity to reinvigorate collaboration in the field of joint venture projects in industry, energy and transport areas. Baghdasaryan said, in turn, that Iran is an important and influential country in the region and that "the Armenian government and parliament are willing to strengthen and deepen relations with Iran.” The visiting official said Iran’s balanced policy could lead to establishment of peace in the region. The Armenian MP also stressed the acceleration in implementation of economic agreements between the two countries and expressed the hope for increase in joint venture investment volume. Following the visit of Iranian president Hassan Rouhani to Armenia in January 2017, a lot of senior delegations from both countries have had reciprocal visits to pave the way for a deeper cooperation. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |