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John Kerry: United States deeply values its warm friendship with Armenia

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kery-armenianThe U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has issued a statement in connection with the Independence Day of Armenia. The statement reads as follows:

“On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I want to extend my congratulations to the people of Armenia as you celebrate the 25th anniversary of your nation’s independence on September 21.

The United States deeply values its warm friendship with Armenia and with all of you. In the past quarter century, Armenia has made great progress, and my government looks forward to continuing to work closely with you in support of shared prosperity, strong democratic institutions, the rule of law, and regional peace. We appreciate Armenia’s consistent support for effective international peacekeeping operations and its leading role in responding to the Syrian refugee crisis. We are also grateful for the presence in the United States of a vibrant and highly-accomplished Armenian-American community.

On this special day, I offer best wishes to all Armenians for a peaceful and prosperous year to come.”

Boroujerdi: Armenians, Iranians have always co-existed peacefully, maintaining friendly relations

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BoroujerdIran’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.

Source: Panorama.am