The complicated situation in the region forces us to work on expanding the bilateral agenda. President Armen Sarkissian congratulated the President of Iran and the Supreme Leader on the occasion of Nowruz

President Armen Sarkissian sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani on the occasion of Nowruz.

President Sarkissian's message reads: "The neighbourly relations of our peoples have always been a solid basis for the continuous development of cooperation between Armenia and Iran.

The complicated situation in the region forces us to work on expanding the bilateral agenda of political and economic relations.

I am convinced that, realizing the existing challenges, we will make greater efforts to implement the current programs as soon as possible and reach new agreements.

President Sarkissian wished Hassan Rouhani good health and all the best, and the friendly people of Iran, peace and prosperity.

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President Armen Sarkissian also sent a congratulatory message to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Sayyid Ali Khamenei.

The message particularly says, "I warmly congratulate you, and the friendly people of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the Iranian New Year, Nowruz.

May the coming year be a year of political and economic success for the people of Iran. The new problems and challenges facing the region make it imperative to develop and deepen Armenian-Iranian relations all the more.

The continuity of having a constructive dialogue, based on respect for each other's religion and culture is essential for cooperation between Armenia and Iran in various fields."