Ahmadinejad Invites Armenian President to Iran

TEHRAN (FNA)- Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Tuesday with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to discuss recent developments in the region.

During the meeting, Nalbandian thanked President Ahmadinejad for assistance in transportation of Armenian cargo through Iran during the Georgian crisis.

Expressing satisfaction with the effective economic ties and implementation of joint programs, the sides agreed to encourage close cooperation.

Also during the meeting, the Iranian president said he will be glad to welcome Armenian leader Serzh Sargsyan in Tehran.