Armenian, Iranian defense ministers to discuss cooperation prospects

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31.01.2017, 10:52

Vigen Sargsyan, Armenian defense minister, flew Monday to Iran at his Iranian counterpart Hussein Dehghan, the press office of the Armenian defense ministry reports.

Armenian, Iranian defense ministers to discuss cooperation prospects

YEREVAN, January 31. /ARKA/. Vigen Sargsyan, Armenian defense minister, flew Monday to Iran at his Iranian counterpart Hussein Dehghan, the press office of the Armenian defense ministry reports.

The two countries’ defense ministers will discuss the current situation, international and regional security as well as cooperation prospects.

According to the news release, Sargsyan is set to meet with other Iranian officials and tour think tanks and industrial enterprises as part of his visit.

The Armenian defense minister will also meet with representatives of the Armenian community in Iran. --0---

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