Tehran Determined to Ensure Regional Peace

The Iranian government is determined to work toward improving peace and stability in the Middle East to build a strong and prosperous region, the government spokesman said.    
"A major and unchangeable policy of the government is expanding relations with neighbors … and the trip of president [Hassan Rouhani] to Armenia to attend the Eurasian Economic Union summit last week … was along this line," Ali Rabiei also said during a Monday press briefing, Dolat.ir reported.  
He said the recent trip will play a key role in preventing future regional disputes. 
During Rouhani's visit, an agreement was finalized for preferential trade with the five Eurasian countries, which is due to become operational by late October.