Iran’s Majlis will contribute to the development of friendly relations with Armenia, Iranian head of Iran-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group Ali Kaidi was quoted as saying by ISNA news agency.

During his meeting with an Armenian parliamentary delegation, Mr Kaidi said, “We attach importance to the development of relations with Armenia. The Parliamentary Friendship Groups of the two countries should make efforts towards strengthening the bilateral friendly relations.”

During a separate meeting with the Armenian parliamentarians, head of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Alaeddin Boroujerdi said for his part that the Armenians and Iranians have always co-existed peacefully, maintaining friendly relations.

Head of the Armenian delegation Galust Sahakyan noted that Armenia considers Iran not only as its neighboring country, but also as its ally in the region and in international bodies.