Russia keen on Iran ties

Moscow, Oct 11, IRNA

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexei Borodavkin said on Friday that
his country is keen to strengthen bilateral ties with Iran.

Borodavkin said in a meeting with Iran's new Ambassador to Russia
Mahmoud-Reza Sajjadi that he hopes to see two countries rapid move to
promote ties during the ambassador's term.

He said that Russia is willing to cooperate with Iran on the
international, regional, cultural, economic and political issues.

Sajjadi, for his part, extended the warm greetings of the Iranian
senior officials to the Russian nation and leaders.

Referring to Iran-Russia longstanding ties and the need to upgrade
relations, Sajjadi said that Iran is ready to boost ties with Russia
in all fields.

He expressed hope that the cooperation between the two sides will
develop in light of mutual interest.

He added that the cooperation would be based on mutual respect and trust.