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Iran urges closer defence cooperation with Russia


Nepalnews
2021 Apr 13, 20:59,
In this photo released by Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, right, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, left, wear face masks to curb the spread of COVID-19 during their talks in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Photo: AP via RSS

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday called for boosting defence cooperation with Russia, Tasnim news agency reported. Considering the termination of a UN arms embargo on Iran in October last year, Iran expects expansion of military and defence cooperation between Tehran and Moscow, Rouhani said in a meeting with visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

He also called for the enhancement of economic and trade exchanges between the two countries, saying bilateral relations must grow despite pressures. Iran favours regional cooperation to ensure peace and stability, he said, adding it would also serve as a means against the US interference in regional affairs. Lavrov arrived in Iran's capital Tehran on Tuesday for talks with senior Iranian officials on bilateral relations and international issues.

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