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    Islamic Republic News Agency IRNA, Iran
    March 13 2009

    Iran: Mottaki: Common history, culture inspire better Iran-Armenia ties


    Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki pointed to the common
    history and culture as the elements which inspire better ties between
    Iran and Armenia.

    In a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian in
    Yerevan, Mottaki referred to the deep-rooted positive relations
    between the two countries and said stability and security in the
    Caucasus greatly affected development process in the region specially
    in energy sector.

    Outlining Iran's Caucasian policies, he said the agreements made by
    the Iran-Armenia joint commission should be earnestly followed up so
    that during the visit of the Armenian president to Iran, which will
    take place upon an invitation by Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
    in the future, new horizons for mutual cooperation will arise.

    Stressing the long-term impact of implementation of energy and
    transportation projects on the region, he said the good performance of
    Iranian contractors in Armenia in construction sector will help build
    more solid ties between the two nations.

    Mottaki also voiced Iran's readiness to mediate between conflicting
    parties in Karabakh dispute.

    Nalbandian referred to finalization of a power plant project on Aras
    river which runs on Iran-Armenia border, a railway road and improving
    banking cooperation as the future ventures to be carried out by Iran
    and Armenia.

    He also praised Iran's position on Karabakh conflict for being a
    balanced and constructive one.
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