On November 6, 2007 the delegation headed by the Defense Minister and Armed Forces Logistics of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Major General Mostafa Mohammad Najjar arrived in Armenia on a three-day official visit.

On November 7 Mostafa Mohammad Najjar had a meeting with Armenian Defense Minister Michael Harutyunyan. During the meeting parties stated that the recent meeting between the Presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Armenia will greatly promote the deepening of economic and cultural relations between the two countries, and will be motivation for cooperation in the military and military-technical spheres. Emphasizing the high level of relations between Armenia and Iran, the parties expressed willingness to develop the reciprocally beneficial cooperation and intensify the mutual visits. The interlocutors exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues, particularly stressing that the two countries have cultural similarities and can implement programs in the military and military-technical fields, as well. Speaking about the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, Major General Mostafa Mohammad Najjar noted that Iran’s position on the issue has not changed and that the issue must be solved in a peaceful way. The Defense Ministers of the two countries also discussed the Armenian-Iranian relations in various spheres, the current state and perspectives of cooperation.