Russia, Iran seek closer cooperation during Lavrov’s Tehran visit

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Lavrov’s visit continued political dialogue between the two countries and helped identify practical steps to advance bilateral relations and foreign policy cooperation.

During the visit, Lavrov also met Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the ministry said.

Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to help resolve the situation surrounding Iran and briefed Iranian officials on his talks on Sunday in Bahrain with representatives of countries on the Arabian Peninsula.

The two sides stressed the need for close coordination on developments in the Middle East, the Gulf, the South Caucasus and the Caspian Sea, according to the ministry.

They also discussed expanding political, economic and investment ties, including joint transport, logistics and energy projects.

Cooperation would continue through government agencies, parliaments, regional authorities and businesses, the ministry added.