Moscow:Acting Oil Minister Hamid Bovard has declared that Iran's energy diplomacy is advancing dynamically and with strong resolve, despite facing challenges from hostile actions by adversaries.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Bovard, who traveled to Moscow to accompany President Masoud Pezeshkian at the 8th Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) and to attend the forum's 28th Ministerial Meeting, made these remarks in an interview on Wednesday.

Bovard highlighted the outcomes of bilateral, trilateral, and multilateral consultations held by the Iranian delegation on the sidelines of the Moscow summits, noting the prospect of attracting new Russian investment. He described the interactions between Iran and Russia as positive and constructive, particularly emphasizing the meeting between Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as his own discussions with the Russian Energy Minister.

Expressing hope for increased Russian investment in Iran, especially in the development of oil and gas industries, Bovard mentioned that both sides agreed to resolve issues affecting bilateral projects. He noted positive outcomes from a trilateral meeting with Russian and Azerbaijani ministers regarding the transit of Russian gas to Iran, with technical assessments ongoing to determine the feasibility of using existing pipelines.

During the GECF meetings, Bovard engaged with various international counterparts, including ministers from Qatar, Libya, Senegal, and Venezuela, as well as the CEO of Gazprom. The 8th GECF Summit, attended by heads of state and high-level representatives, emphasized expanding cooperation in energy governance and strategic management among member states.