Tehran: Russia's Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov has met with Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, underscoring Iran's strategic position in Moscow's foreign policy. During a meeting in Tehran, Tsivilyov described the atmosphere of talks and economic cooperation between the two countries as positive, stressing the continuation of Moscow's support for Tehran under various circumstances, including in the economic and energy sectors.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Larijani, for his part, referred to the excellent level of relations between Iran and Russia, saying cooperation between the two countries goes beyond ordinary ties. 'Tehran and Moscow in recent years have faced similar pressures and restrictions from the West, but these pressures have not been able to halt the course of strategic cooperation between the two countries,' he said.

He also pointed to the determination of the leaders of both countries to elevate the level of cooperation, emphasizing the need to remove executive obstacles and facilitate administrative processes in order to advance joint projects.

At the end of the meeting, the Russian energy minister expressed appreciation for Larijani's precise and detailed follow-ups, stressing the necessity of continuing communication and close coordination to accelerate the implementation of agreements.