YEREVAN. – Development of friendly relations is in the interest of Armenia and Iran.

Vice president of the National Assembly of Armenia, Eduard Sharmazanov, on Thursday told the above-said to reporters while responding to Armenian News-NEWS.am’s query as to the expectations from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s forthcoming visit to Armenia.

Sharmazanov recalled that he met with Iran’s deputy chief of mission to Armenia, one month ago.

“Naturally, the Iranian and the Armenian sides have a great wish to develop both economic and political relations,” he added. “Iran is a key partner in our region, not only as a neighboring country, but also in terms of its key role in the Muslim world.”

Deputy speaker of the Armenian parliament added that the Iranian president’s visit to Armenia is expected within the month, and they formally will announce as to when it will take place, and with what format.