Both sides expressed their interest in further development of Russian-Iranian cooperation, including in implementing promising joint projects in energy and transport.
Some issues of cooperation on the international stage were discussed, including in view of Russia’s presidency at BRICS, which the Islamic Republic of Iran joined on January 1, 2024.
Mohammad Mokhber congratulated the President and the people of Russia on their national holiday, celebrated on June 12, and thanked them for the support during the difficult period for Iran following the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi.
For his part, Vladimir Putin congratulated all Muslims of Iran on the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday, wished them success in the ongoing election campaign and asked to convey his best wishes to Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.