Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander NovakMOSCOW, Mar 17 Russia considers it important that Iran is ready continue to develop economic cooperation, despite the anti-Russian restrictions of the West, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak said at a meeting with Iranian Oil Minister Javad Oudzhi. relations between the countries. The mutual desire of the parties to bring relations to a new level was confirmed. Important for the Russian side is Tehran's readiness to develop cooperation with Russia, despite the anti-Russian restrictions of the collective West,» Novak's words are quoted in the press service of the government. Iran is ready to support Russia and to develop cooperation in a more intensive mode, the Iranian oil minister noted in turn. «Russia was by our side when we came under sanctions, so today we consider it our duty to be with Russia in these difficult conditions and provide assistance,» he assured.
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