Serzh Sargsyan: "Armenian-Iranian political dialogue is on good tracks."

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of the Islamic Republic of Iran arrived in Armenia Friday on an official visit. And the Iranian President had a private meeting with Armenia’s President, Serzh Sargsyan.

The two presidents’ meeting was followed by extended talks between the delegations of both countries.

Subsequently took place the official signing of documents that aims to develop bilateral cooperation in several domains, Presidential Press Office informed.

And below is an excerpt from President’s Serzh Sargsyan’s address delivered during the extended-format meeting with Iran’s President:

“I am convinced this visit will further stimulate our friendly relations. This year marks the 20th anniversary of not only the Republic of Armenia’s independence, but also the 20th anniversary of our friendship in the new era. Throughout these years we successfully carried out several important projects and outlined new programs. I am very happy that we reached very important conclusions during our private talk with Mr. President. Our political dialogue is on good tracks, in all levels; it has a very good economic basis, and our economic relations are developing.

Together with Mr. President we were saying how good it is that our trade is growing and is on the highest level. [But] Mr. President rightfully notes that US$ 300 million is a very small amount for two friendly [and] neighboring peoples and states. What’s important is that we see a potential. As Mr. Ahmadinejad said, we could double, [or] triple those numbers in a very short jump of time. Together with Mr. President we discussed other matters, too. What’s important is that the environment is truly constructive, and we understand one another well.”