Iran, Russia call for stronger ties

Press TV - Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi and outgoing Russian Ambassador to Iran Alexander Sadovnikov have called for stronger ties between Tehran and Moscow.

During a Saturday meeting between the two officials, Salehi called on Iranian and Russian authorities to work together on common interests, saying Tehran can be a reliable ally of Moscow.

Iranian and Russian officials have a resolve to utilize opportunities with the purpose of expanding mutual relations, Salehi said.

He lauded the common stances of Iran and Russia on various issues and described the “ups and downs in bilateral ties” as natural, IRNA reported.

The Iranian minister stated that Tehran and Moscow need each other, adding that the two sides have a potential to support one another.