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201827
Wed, 08/17/2011 - 10:24
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FM Reiterates Significance of Iran-Russia Close Ties
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, who is in Russia for an official visit, underlined the importance of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow in different fields.
Speaking to reporters upon his arrival at Moscow airport on Tuesday evening, Salehi that although bilateral relations have recently faced ups and downs, as the supreme leader has said a powerful Russia and an independent Iran can complete each other in international arena.
Regarding international and regional developments, Iran and Russia have come to conclusion that they should deepen their ties and expand their bilateral cooperation, Salehi stated.
He stressed that potential capacities in the fields of trade and economy between the two countries are much more than what exists now.
Salehi further said that Iran and Russia are two big neighbors adding that Iran is a safe neighbor for Russia.
Salehi arrived in Moscow on Tuesday evening for a 2-day visit upon invitation of his Russian counterpart.
During their meeting in Moscow, Salehi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov are due to hold comprehensive discussions.
The Iranian minister, who will travel to Russia on August 16, will also hold talks with Lavrov on the latest Middle East developments, the global financial crisis and Tehran's nuclear program.
Speaking to reporters upon his arrival at Moscow airport on Tuesday evening, Salehi that although bilateral relations have recently faced ups and downs, as the supreme leader has said a powerful Russia and an independent Iran can complete each other in international arena.
Regarding international and regional developments, Iran and Russia have come to conclusion that they should deepen their ties and expand their bilateral cooperation, Salehi stated.
He stressed that potential capacities in the fields of trade and economy between the two countries are much more than what exists now.
Salehi further said that Iran and Russia are two big neighbors adding that Iran is a safe neighbor for Russia.
Salehi arrived in Moscow on Tuesday evening for a 2-day visit upon invitation of his Russian counterpart.
During their meeting in Moscow, Salehi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov are due to hold comprehensive discussions.
The Iranian minister, who will travel to Russia on August 16, will also hold talks with Lavrov on the latest Middle East developments, the global financial crisis and Tehran's nuclear program.
