YEREVAN, JUNE 7, ARMENPRESS. Armenian MP in the Parliament of Iran Karen Khanlaryan says the establishment of visa-free regime between Iran and Armenia was a serious political step. 

 "In general, allied or friendly states establish such a regime. Thus, this decision was a serious political step by Iran and Armenia. Of course, the visa-free regime will contribute to the development of tourism and the cooperation on various sectors between the two states”, “Armenpress” reports, Khanlaryan stated.

He said there are great prospects for further development of the bilateral cooperation.

“There are huge prospects. There is an option for Armenia to become a transit country, there is a prospect of transporting the energy resources, Iran-Armenia railway project, tourism, trade. Today, declarative statements are issued on these, however, I am sure that this will create a base to practically implement all these steps in the future. Armenia is an EAEU member state, and the possibility of Armenia serving a link to other states is being discussed”, Karen Khanlaryan said stating that the Armenian community of Iran, the Armenian officials in Iran will also contribute to the further development of the bilateral relations.

Referring to the Armenian FM’s visit to Iran and his meetings there, Karen Khanlaryan said he was present at the meeting between the Foreign Minister of Armenia and the Parliament Speaker of Iran.

“Mr. Minister presented in detail all the consequences of the four-day war from the military, as well as political point of view. They spoke also about the intervention of third, fourth countries in the Karabakh conflict. From this perspective, Iran has a principled stance which supports the solution of the conflict through negotiations. Iran is against the military solution of the conflict”, Karen Khanlaryan stated.

He emphasized the fact that the Armenian FM discussed special issues of mutual interests with the Iranian Parliament Speaker, for instance, the fight against terrorism.