The Presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation spoke by telephone about international developments and nuclear talks.
In this conversation, Ayatollah Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi stated that the expansion of the NATO to the east creates tensions, stressing, “The expansion of the NATO is a serious threat to the stability and security of independent countries in different regions”.
The President expressed hope that what is happening ends up to the benefit the nations and the region.
Referring to the nuclear talks, Dr Raisi also stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran is seeking a lasting agreement, not a shaky one, adding, “Providing a credible guarantee, ending political claims and the actual lifting of sanctions are among the necessities of reaching a lasting agreement”.
In this telephone conversation, Russian President Vladimir Putin described the current situation as a legitimate response to decades of breaches of security treaties and the West’s efforts to undermine his country’s security”.
Referring to Iran’s active cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Russian President stressed the importance of continuing consultations between the two sides on nuclear talks.
Source: Presidency of Islamic Republic of Iran
