Moscow: Iran's Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Qezeljeh, has emphasized the need to eliminate obstacles hindering the export of Iranian agricultural products to Russia. Nouri Qezeljeh, currently in Moscow, held discussions with his Russian counterpart, Oksana Nikolaevna Lut, highlighting the significance of agriculture and the food industry in the economic relations between the two nations.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Nouri Qezeljeh pointed out the vast potential for cooperation between Iran and Russia in various sectors, including agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, and the protection of forests and natural resources. He also emphasized the importance of research, extension and education, new technologies, seed and seedling breeding technology, and animal breeding as key areas for bilateral collaboration.

During the meeting, the Russian Minister of Agriculture expressed Russia's readiness to expand cooperation in joint projects, particularly in seed breeding and increasing self-sufficiency in various agricultural sectors. She also expressed hope to enhance joint efforts in biotechnology, technology, and education within the agricultural sector.