Russian State Duma speaker arrives in Tehran
Heading a high-ranking delegation, Russian State Duma speaker VyacheslavVolodin arrived in Tehran to attend the 3rd session of the joint high parliamentary commission between the two countries. Volodin meets with his Iranian counterpart.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Iran and Russia enjoy important capacities that can be used to counter the US sanctions imposed on both countries.
He added that Tehran and Moscow face common threats posed by the illegal US sanctions, stressing the importance of improving bilateral cooperation and adopting strategic measures to enhance relations in all fields.
The top Iranian parliamentarian said Tehran and Moscow should expand banking and trade cooperation and use national currencies for transactions.
"The two sides' capacities can complement each other and making use of them will not only serve the two countries' interests but will benefit the region," Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said in a meeting with Russia's State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin in Tehran.
The State Duma speaker, for his part, said President Raisi's stance on the expansion of ties with regional and neighbouring states would facilitate the promotion of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow.
He added that Russia seeks to constantly boost cooperation with Iran.
"Relations between Russia and Iran are developing dynamically. The presidents of our countries show an example of how to develop relations and to do everything for mutual understanding," the State Duma speaker said.
