On October 9, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan received Iranian delegation headed by Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani.

The President expressed confidence that Larijani’s visit to Armenia will contribute to further expansion of friendly relations between the states, RA Presidential press service informed NEWS.am. “Our people consider your nation as an old, reliable and close friend. I am glad that our present relations are at a good level. We attach importance to a high-level dialogue between both countries’ leadership and mutual visits,” Sargsyan said.

Ali Larijani noted that Armenian-Iranian relations can be a good basis for maintaining stability in the region. He also pointed out construction of North-South transport corridor, adding that creation of a new transit corridor will be profitable for everyone.

The sides stressed importance of implementation of the following strategic projects: Iran-Armenia railway, joint hydro power station on Araks River, the third Armenia-Iran high-voltage transmission line, as well as construction of an oil products pipeline.

President Sargsyan and Ali Larijani also stressed that efficient cooperation between both countries’ parliaments contributes to establishment of warm relations between Armenia and Iran.