On July 8 Minister Nalbandian had a meeting with Alireza Sheikhattar, First Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran.

Welcoming the guest, Minister Nalbandian noted that Armenian – Iranian good neighbourly relations are being enlarged during the last years. The framework of joint programs now includes new areas of economy. He noted that the agreements reached during the high level visits are being implemented and serve as an important basis for the development of bilateral relations. The Armenian Foreign Minister attached great importance to the role of Armenian – Iranian intergovernmental commission in the context of bilateral cooperation. He also added that the decisions taken on the 7th session of the commission are being implemented.
Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran Alireza Sheikhattar stressed that the century friendship and the historical and cultural commonness of two nations serves as a basis for the progress of Armenian and Iranian relations. He reasserted the invitation of Manouchehr Mottaki, the foreign minister of Iran, addressed to Minister Nalbandian.
The sides touched upon joint programs in the energy and transport areas.
The two discussed also the last progress of negotiation around the nuclear program, regional issues, as well as the present stage of Nagorno Karabakh peace process.