ECONOMIC IDEAL – Moscow, Nov 30, IRNA – The US sanctions against Iran and Russia could become unique opportunities for expanding cooperation between Tehran and Moscow, the Energy Minister of Iran said.
Reza Ardakanian, before leaving Russia, told reporters that relying on the very good human capacities, natural resources, and considering the determination of the leaders of the two countries on the development of cooperation, sanctions can be used as a maximum opportunity. ‘Iran and Russia could exploit the sanctions.’
In another part of his speech, he announced that the 15th session of Iranian-Russian Joint Committee would be held in Tehran in the second half of February.
Regarding his visits to Moscow, Ardakanian said, ‘It was a good opportunity to speak as head of the Iranian-Russian Joint Commission with Alexander Novak, Russian energy minister and head of the Russian side.’
‘We agreed to hold the 15th meeting of the joint commission for economic and commercial cooperation and the second conference of Iran and the northern Caucasus on cooperation prospects as soon as possible in Iran,’ Ardakan said.
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