YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 12, ARMENPRESS: Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia Mohammad Reisi. The Department of Mass Media and Public Relations of the Government of the Republic of Armenia informed “Armenpress” that on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia the PM congratulated the Ambassador and the Iranian people on the 35th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, and wished successes.

“These meetings serve to expand the friendship between our two peoples, and we are committed to consistently implement joint economic cooperation projects,” the Head of the Government stated.

Ambassador Reisi noted that the development of relations with Armenia is a priority of Iran’s foreign policy, and that his country is ready to expand cooperation.

Subsequently, the interlocutors discussed the Armenian-Iranian trade and economic ties.

The Armenian PM and the Iranian Ambassador also noted that they envisage to hold the next session of the Armenia-Iran Intergovernmental Joint Committee this year in Tehran.

Furthermore, they underscored the high-level mutual official visits in terms of giving new impetus to cooperation.

In addition, Ambassador Mohammad Reisi conveyed to PM Tigran Sargsyan the warm greetings by Eshaq Jahangiri, First Vice President of Iran, and his invitation for Sargsyan to visit Iran.