President Ahmadinejad said that Armenia and Iran enjoy cultural and historical ties that go back thousands of years. There is no border dispute between the two countries and the Christian Armenian minority in Iran enjoys official recognition. Relations between Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran remain extremely cordial and both Armenia and Iran are strategic partners in the region.



Tehran and Yerevan also stressed the right of all countries, including Iran and Armenia, to the peaceful use of the nuclear energy.



The two sides also underlined the need to prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction while renewing their commitment to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).



Pointing to the latest developments in the Middle East and North Africa, both presidents called for the establishment of sustainable peace, stability and security in the region.