TEHRAN, JUNE 9, ARMENPRESS. The Islamic Republic of Iran is willing to foster the consular relations with Armenia. As Armenpress reports citing “Tasnim” Islamic agency, Hassan Qashqavi - Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates Affairs - told this in a meeting with Vladimir Karmirshalyan - head of the Consular Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.

The Iranian diplomat stressed that closer consular relations will pave the way for the extension of other aspects of Yerevan-Tehran relations, including also the economic and business fields.

Qashqavi stressed the determination of the Iranian leaders to promote bilateral relations with Armenia, and asked the heads of consular departments to create favorable conditions for the cancellation of visa requirements for the two countries’ citizens