1st VP Felicitates Russian PM On Appointment

Tehran, May 17, IRNA – Iran's 1st Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi in a message on Wednesday extended congratulations to Dmitry Medvedev on his appointment as new Russian Prime Minister. Rahimi reiterated that Tehran and Moscow will witness growing relations during Medvedev's tenure. He expressed hope that senior officials of both nations will exchange views on bilateral ties as well as regional and international issues in the near future./end