YEREVAN, JUNE 6, ARMENPRESS. Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian, while on an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, met President of Iran Hassan Rouhani on June 5 in Tehran, press service of the MFA of Armenia informed “Armenpress”.

President of Iran stated with satisfaction that Armenia and Iran have strong and stable friendly relations and stressed the importance of strengthening and deepening those ties. He said after the post-sanctions era and the nuclear agreement there is a good opportunity to develop bilateral trade and economic relations in all sectors, and take practical steps towards that path.

Foreign Minister of Armenia conveyed to the President of Iran the message and warm greetings of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan.

Edward Nalbandian introduced to the Iranian President the efforts aimed at overcoming the consequences of the Azerbaijani military operations unleashed against Nagorno Karabakh in early April, and the implementation of the agreements reached at Vienna summit on May 16.

In this context, President Rouhani said Iran always sought peace, security and stability in the region aimed at the peaceful settlement of the existing issues, and reaffirmed that his country supports the peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict based on the principles of the international law.

Minister Naldandian highly appreciated the balanced stance of Iran over the settlement issue of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

The sides also discussed the ongoing steps towards the implementation of agreements and joint economic projects, reached between the Presidents of the two countries, as well as the works aimed at expanding the legal framework between the two states.

Hassan Rouhani said although a progress has been achieved in various fields of bilateral cooperation, there is also a huge potential for mutual cooperation.

The sides agreed that the elimination of visa regime will promote the development of business ties, as well as the tourism between the two states.

Minister Naldandian referred to the implemented and ongoing economic projects between the two states and said Armenia is ready to develop and implement new projects for the economic development of the two states, as well as for the regional cooperation.

President of Iran asked the Minister to convey his warm greetings to the President of Armenia and said he plans to visit Armenia in the nearest future.