YEREVAN. – Iran must offer Armenia something in return for deepening cooperation, Regional Studies Center Director, political analyst Richard Giragosian stated during a press conference on Tuesday, commenting on the current phase of international talks on the Iranian issue. 

In his view, Armenia has a great potential to play a more tangible role as a broker in these talks. 

“Christian Armenia is Islamic Iran’s sole neighboring country which has stable relations with it. But we shouldn’t forget that Iran itself is interested in that brokerage. If it wishes to deepen its ties with Armenia, it—and not [official] Yerevan—must make the corresponding efforts. We must see what it offers in return.     

This is the same in case of Turkey, too. Armenia should be open for proposals, but let those who are interested make the first move,” Giragosian added.   

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