Armenian minister: Iran’s attention to rights of minorities admirable

She made the comments in a meeting with Iran’s Ambassador in Yerevan, Seyyed Kazem Sajjadi on Monday, in which both sides discussed ways to promote mutual cooperation in the field of Iranian and Armenian expatriates.

Sajjadi described the large number of Iranian and Armenian expatriates as an opportunity for cooperation between the two countries, saying that in case of coordinated policies and decisions, their capacities and capabilities can be used in line with investment and development of the two countries.

He also welcomed existence of human assets and expert manpower of the two countries abroad and said that it is chance for forging convergence between Tehran and Yerevan.

Agopyan also hailed Tehran’s efforts to enhance cooperation with Yerevan, saying friendship between the two neighboring countries is long-lasting and Armenians have good memories about cooperation with Iranians.

Iran has aided the Armenian government and nation in hard times and supported it under any condition, she said.

“We are ready to promote mutual cooperation through creating a network of Iranian and Armenian diaspora,” the minister said.

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