YEREVAN. – The international forum of the graduates of Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) is a good opportunity to exchange views on key issues of international relations, Armenian Foreign Minister said (PHOTO).

Addressing the forum participants, Minister Edward Nalbandian said one of the key topics is situation in the Middle East, prospects for the settlement of Arab-Israeli conflict and unprecedented growth in terrorism. He recalled that Armenians live in almost all countries of the Middle East and feel the grave consequences of the situation.

Another topic to be addressed is Iran with the opening prospects after reaching agreement on Iranian nuclear program as well as the role of China in the economic processes.

“Historically, Armenia is was one of the most important parts of the ancient Silk Road, Armenian merchants were actively involved in trade relations between East and West. Armenia can certainly make a contribution to the new project of the Silk Road Economic Belt,” he said, adding that a special panel will be dedicated to discussion of the Silk Road Economic Belt project.