Russian FM Due in Iran Next Week

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov plans to visit Iran in the coming days to discuss international and regional developments and ways to expand all-out ties between Moscow and Tehran, a Russian foreign ministry spokesman announced, according to FNA.

“A visit to Iran by Russian foreign minister has been set for December 10-11,” the spokesman told reporters.

During his trip to Tehran, Lavrov will meet with senior Iranian officials, including President Hassan Rouhani.

Iran’s new Ambassador to Moscow Mehdi Sanayee underlined Iran’s resolve to expand all-out relations with Russia.

Sanayee, who has recently been assigned to the ambassadorial job, said Tehran attaches special importance to its bilateral ties with Moscow, and “expansion of relations with Russia is among the priorities of the government of President Rouhani.”

The Iranian ambassador described Russia as an influential country on the scene of international politics, and said, “Fortunately the political will of the Iranian and Russian officials has been precisely oriented towards consolidation and expansion of bilateral ties.”

Upon his arrival in Moscow, Sanayee met the officials of the Russian foreign ministry, diplomats and officials of the Iranian organizations active in Russia.

Iran and Russia have vast cooperation in different fields, especially in political and economic spheres.

The two also enjoy special position on the international scene and have long held constant consultations on key regional and global issues.

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