Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iran's Majlis Alaeddin Boroujerdi meets with Armenian Ambassador to Tehran Grigor Arakelian, Tehran, June 26, 2013. Armenian Ambassador said his country's government and parliament are determined to expand the friendly ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran. He also called on both countries to tap into their potentialities to enhance ties in various sectors, Press TV reported.
For his part, the Iranian lawmaker said the friendly historical bonds between the two nations can lay the groundwork for closer cooperation, calling for the development of the friendly ties on all fronts. Underlining the significance of economic and trade transactions between the two countries, Boroujerdi said Iran and Armenia need to use their potential to shore up economic, trade, industrial and commercial cooperation. He also highlighted the role of parliamentary cooperation in exploring areas for closer economic ties.