Moscow seeks close strategic ties with Iran

TEHRAN, March 13 (MNA) – The visiting deputy secretary of Russia’s Security Council called for the expansion of strategic relations with the Islamic Republic. Yevgeny Lukyanov made the remarks during a meeting with the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Saeed Jalili, in Tehran on Tuesday. Elsewhere in his remarks, the Russian official criticized the West for adopting unilateral approaches toward international issues. He also said that Russia has a positive attitude toward Iran’s scientific and technological advancements. The SNSC secretary highlighted the effective role of cooperation between Iran and Russia in bringing about transition from a unipolar world to a multipolar world and said the two countries’ bilateral relationship, which is based on common interests, is of high importance. Jalili also congratulated the Russian official on the smooth running of the presidential election in Russia and the resounding victory of Vladimir Putin.