Sanctions not overshadow Iran's ties with Russia

The two foreign ministers reviewed the process of nuclear talks in Vienna and a number of other major international topics like situation in Ukraine during their conversation which mainly focused on issues of mutual talks including bilateral relations.

They also discussed the recent visit of the Managing Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi to Iran and expressed that the nuclear watchdog organization is now in the right track of technical cooperation with Iran.

They believed good agreements in the field have also been concluded.

Amirabdollahian reiterated Iran's determination to reach a good and strong agreement in Vienna and said the settlement of the remaining issues need the strong political will of the western participants in the talks.

Stressing the need for the effective removal of sanctions, he said reaching an agreement in Vienna could pave the way for Iran to develop a variety of relations with other world countries.

Underlining that Iran is against both wars and sanctions, Amirabdollahian said it is a clear fact that Iran's cooperation with not world countries including Russia should be affected by sanctions.

The Russian Foreign Minister for his part, emphasized the importance of Tehran-Moscow comprehensive cooperation especially in the economic and commercial fields.

He also elaborated on Moscow's views regarding the process of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action negotiations in Vienna and voiced Russia's support for Iran’s rightful demands.

Lavrov further criticized the sanctions imposed on his country and stressed the continuation of Iran-Russia broad ties despite sanctions.

The Iranian and Russian foreign ministers also exchanged views on other regional and international developments, including the Astana talks on Syria and the Antalya Conference in Turkey.

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