Armenian Parliament Speaker Ara Babloyan met with the Speaker of the Majlis of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Larijani on the sidelines of the 137th Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in St. Petersburg.
The parties discussed issues concerning the development of the political and economic relations.
Larijani said Iran welcomes expansion of ties with Armenia, especially in economic area.
“Armenia is a friendly neighboring country to Iran which have good relations and cooperation.”
Larijani also said, “Armenia plays an important role in regional peace and stability. In the current volatile situation created by the U.S., regional solidarities will be very useful and effective.”
He also called for expansion of relations in various spheres.
Babloyan invited Larijani to pay a visit to Armenia.
