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Iran, Armenia review expansion of relations
September 10, 2004 16:12:30
IRAN, ARMENIA REVIEW EXPANSION OF RELATIONS
Asia Pulse September 9, 2004 Thursday 8:25 PM Eastern Time
YEREVAN, Sept 9 -- The chairmen of the Iran-Armenia Joint Commission explored ways of expanding ties between the two countries here Wednesday.
The Iranian chairman stressed Tehran's firm will to expand bilateral ties, and expressed hope the current visit of Iranian President Khatami to Armenia would further consolidate and expand relations.
He pointed out that major steps have already been taken by the two countries to boost relations in the energy and trade areas.
He said the volume of trade exchanges of the two countries in the cuurent year shows an increase of 30 percent compared with the figure last year.
The Armenian official said he believes relations between the two countries received a remarkable boost after the latest visit of the Armenian president to Iran, and expressed satisfaction with ongoing Iran-Armenia joint projects. He also called for the expansion of mutual ties in agriculture, culture and commerce.
He said new contracts that are to be signed by the two sides during the current visit of President Khatami to Yerevan would further enhance relations.
President arrived in Armenia on Wednesday morning on the first leg of a three-nation regional tour.
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