Armenian authorities’ will to develop relations obvious - Hassan Rouhani
The Presidents of Armenia and Iran, Serzh Sargsyan and Hassan Rouhani, participated in an Armenian-Iranian business convention.
The Iranian leader stated that the two neighboring and friendly states could make use of each other’s potential to the benefit of their peoples and of the entire region. Among the results of the Armenian-Iranian presidential meeting on Wednesday is closer contacts between Armenian and Iranian businessmen.
“The two nations have great capital and this capital is long-standing relations and the common policy being implemented in the region, especially by the two nations. Armenians in Iran are a link, and we must make the best use of this potential, and the governments are supposed to create necessary conditions,” Mr Rouhani said.
He highlighted Armenian and Iranian authorities’ will to surmount difficulties.
“Armenia’s authorities are willing to develop the relations and I have noticed their will,” Mr Rouhani said.
With respect to Iranian gas, the Iranian leader said that the two government’s efforts have succeeded.
The next major step is cooperation between Armenian and Iranian banks, Mr Rouhani said.