FM Zarif: Iran to continue cooperation with Russia on int'l issues

Zarif made the remarks Saturday in a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov which held before the trilateral meeting with Russia and Turkey.

'We are implementing the decisions which have been made by presidents of Iran and Russia during several meetings,' the Iranian foreign minister said.

He also expressed for connection of the two countries’ banking system to boost trade, economic and financial cooperation.

'We are so glad that the agreement between Iran and Eurasia will be signed within weeks,' Zarif said, adding that the cooperation will be reinforced with the Eurasian partners.

He expressed his satisfaction over Iran-Russia cooperation which is being developed in line with reinforcing regional and international peace and security and fighting terrorism.

Zarif pointed to fall of Daesh as a result of good cooperation between Iran and Russia.

The cooperation between Iran and Russia is vital to guaranteeing peace in the Caspian Sea and the littoral states.

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