On an official visit to Iran, Armenian Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan visited the editorial office of the Armenian Alik daily.

During the meeting with the editorial staff, Vigen Sargsyan spoke about Armenian-Iranian relations, the ongoing work at the Armed Forces and the future plans. He presented the achievements of the Army and answered questions. The Defense Minister briefed the attendees on the provisions of the “Army-nation”idea.

The delegation headed by Vigen Sargsyan later visited the Tehran Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church and met with Prelate, Archbishop Sepuh Sargsyan and representatives of the Armenian community.

The Defense Minister hailed the constructive role of the Armenian Church and Diaspora organizations in the preservation of the Armenian identity, as well as the reinforcement of Armenian-Iranian friendly relations and their further development.