Tehran sees no restrictions for expansion of ties with neighboring states, including Armenia, Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi said on Monday during his meeting with Armenian Premier Tigran Sargsyan in Tehran.

Iranian top official pointed out acceleration of laying Iran-Armenia railways, adding that implementation of the agreement will be a big step towards development of the two states, IRNA reported.

He also noted that Armenia will be linked with other regional states through railway with Iran, stressing that a big transit network will be created between Iran and neighboring countries when the railway is put into operation.

Rahimi stated that Tehran and Yerevan always closely cooperated with each other, noting friendly ties between Muslims and Armenians in the Iranian history. Vice President expressed Tehran’s readiness to stimulate economic and trade relations and share its useful experiences with Armenia in all fields.

On October 25, Prime Minister Sargsyan arrived in Tehran to discuss issues of mutual interest with high ranking Iranian officials. Sargsyan is accompanied by a delegation of Armenian Trade Chamber that will participate in a joint Iran-Armenia seminar on October 26.