On October 22, RA NA Speaker Alen Simonyan received the delegation led by Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian.  Alen Simonyan, welcoming the guests, noted that he fondly remembers the fruitful meeting held in Tehran in June.  This was reported by the RA NA staff.

He emphasized the importance of neighborly relations with friendly Iran, stressing that efforts aimed at their development are bearing fruit.  “The opening of your main consulate in Kapan, the regional center of Syunik, is a fact. I congratulate all of us on that important event,” said Alen Simonyan, adding that Armenia will strive to open a consulate of our country in Tabriz in the near future.

The Iranian Foreign Minister thanked for the congratulation, stressing that the establishment of the Consulate General in Kapan contains an important message, according to which Iran opposes obstacles to the border or transit route with friendly Armenia and supports the development of the region.  He also added that they are interested in opening the General Consulate of Armenia in Tabriz.

It was noted on both sides that the Consulate General of the Republic of Iran will contribute to the more effective realization of the potential in Syunik Marz in trade, economy, transport, energy and a number of other fields.  The parties discussed issues related to security and lasting peace in the region.

 One of the key issues discussed was the Armenian-Iranian strategic dialogue in all directions, as well as the prospect of increasing the trade turnover between the countries to 1 billion dollars.  Iran’s foreign minister noted that one billion dollars can be reached in the first phase, and in the second, more promising phase, he considered it realistic to reach a turnover of 3 billion dollars.

At the end of the meeting, RA NA Speaker Alen Simonyan conveyed his greetings to Iranian Mejlis Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf, noting that he is waiting for his colleague in Armenia.