Tehran, YJC. Iran’s Ambassador to Moscow says FM Zarif is to visit Russia in April.
Iran’s
Ambassador to the Russian Federation Mehdi Sanaee in interview with RIA Novosti
provided comments on the future relations between Iran and Russia including
further cooperation on gas and oil contracts as well as Iran’s stance on Syria and
the chances of solving the problem.
He also
pointed out that Rouhani is to visit Moscow, adding "He will attend the Caspian
Summit where he will meet Mr. Putin. Mr. Zarif’s trip to Moscow is also settled
for April. He will be making the trip to join the Caspian Sea foreign ministers
which is to be held in Moscow.”
"This
meeting is to be a prelude to the September session in order to prepare the draft
for the leaders’ announcement,” he said, adding "While there, he will no doubt
discuss bilateral, regional and international concerns, but what is definitely
on the agenda as the main issue is those related to the Caspian Sea.”
Sanaee
further stated that the Russian president will be visiting Iran in the future,
adding "Although the date for Mr. Putin’s trip is not settled yet, his visit to
Tehran has always been emphasized both by the Russian Foreign Ministry and by
Mr. Putin himself.”