The discussion focused on Russian-Iranian cooperation issues as well as the situation in the region, including developments in Syria. The parties reaffirmed their commitment to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran’s Nuclear Deal (JCPOA).
Ali Akbar Velayati passed on to the President of Russia messages from Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President of Iran Hassan Rouhani.
Taking part in the meeting on Russia’s side were also Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov.
