Armenia is considering Iranian proposal to open consulate in Tavriz

YEREVAN, AUGUST 23, ARMENPRESS: Iran has suggested to the Republic of Armenia to open consulate in Tavriz. Armenpress reports that ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Armenia to Iran Grigor Arakelyan informed Iranian Mehr agency that Armenia is discussing the suggestion. “After solution of some issues the consulate will be opened” said Arakelyan. The ambassador also informed that President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan will take part in the summit of non-aligned movement which will take place on August 29-31 in Tehran. Our country has a status of observer in that organization. At the summit will take part delegations from 100 countries – 35 headed by Presidents, 5 by Vice-Presidents, 1 by President of National Assembly. 21 countries will be represented by Foreign affairs ministers. The non-aligned movement was founded in 1961 and has 120 members.