Boroujerdi: Majlis supports expansion of friendly cooperation with Russia

Tehran, Feb 20, IRNA - Head of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Wednesday that grounds are prepared for expansion of parliamentary cooperation between Iran and Russia. Borujerdi made the remarks in a meeting with Russia State Duma Deputy Speaker Nikolay Lychev. In the meeting, Boroujerdi underlined the importance of enhanced relations and cooperation between the two countries. Through adoption of realistic policies, the two sides can broaden ties and cooperaiton in all fields, Boroujerdi said. Referring to regional developments mainly those taking place in Syria, he said close cooperation between Tehran and Moscow can prevent illogical and bullying policies of the US and its alies in the reigon. Iran-Russia joint commision provides a suitbale opportunity for both sides to get acquinted with each otherˈs capabilities in various fields, he said adding that through mutual undrestanding and cooperation grounds would be paroared for implementation of joint projects. The Russia envoy, for his part underlined that the two countries should help resolve regional issues such as Syrian crisis and the close stands shared by Tehran and Moscow on Syrian issue help prevent the repetition of what happened in Libya. Expansion of parliamentary cooperation between Iran and Russia would be effective in enhancing their political and cultural relations, said the Russian envoy. He also called for close cooperation between the two sidesˈ banks as well as private sectors to help boost economic exchanges between the two sides.