Armenian government and parliament are determined to expand the friendly ties with Iran, Armenian Ambassador to Tehran Grigor Arakelian said.

On Wednesday, Arakelyan met with Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iran’s Majlis Alaeddin Boroujerdi, Press TV reported.

Arakelyan urged both states to use potential to enhance ties in various sectors. .

Iranian MP noted that 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.