Iranian FM said that Iran backs peaceful settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict - Ali Akbar Salehi.

At the invitation of Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian arrived in Tehran Sunday, kicking off his official visit to Iran.
FM Nalbandian met with his Iranian counterpart Ali Akbar Salehi in Tehran, Foreign Ministry’s press office said.

Ministers Nalbandian and Salehi discussed the activities of the Armenian-Iranian intergovernmental commission which will meet in Yerevan this summer. They dwelt on cooperation between Armenia and Iran in the fields of transport, energy, customs, nature protection, education, health, agriculture and culture.

The meeting also highlighted international issues. Minister Salehi dwelt on the talks on Iran’s nuclear program.

Edward Nalbandian presented the process of negotiations for the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution and stressed the importance of Iran’s balanced position on the conflict.

Armenia is a country deserving a vital role in the region, Ali Akbar Salehi said.

Highlighting the Nagorno-Karabakh issue, Iranian FM said that Iran backs peaceful settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

“Efforts should be made to grow bilateral trade volume. Implementation of joint programs, such as construction of railroad, oil pipeline and power transmission line will contribute to the accomplishment of other joint missions,” said Iran’s FM.

The two sides agreed to hold their next meeting in Yerevan.

The FMs of Armenia and Iran held a joint press conference following their official meeting.

Edward Nalbandian attended a formal dinner given in his honor by his Iranian counterpart.

Iranian FARS news agency quotes Iranian FM as saying in a meeting with Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian.