By IRNA,
Moscow : A Russian official said on Thursday that expansion of ties between Tehran and Moscow would be effective to bolster security and stability of the region.
Talking to IRNA, the head of Iran-Russia friendship association Alexander Palishok said relations between of two countries are on a growing trend, adding ‘we are witnessing the efforts of Iranian and Russian officials to upgrade ties.’
He said that the Islamic Republic of Iran has the right to develop a peaceful nuclear program, reiterating that Moscow supports Tehran’s peaceful nuclear activities.
Palishok underlined that Tehran is considered as a strategic partner for Moscow, adding Russia attaches great importance to expansion of ties with Iran.
Regarding to Iran-Russia opportunities and threats, he stressed that two counties officials should pay due attention to expansion of ties, otherwise the opportunities would be lost.
He expressed hope that the level of Iran-Russia ties would be enhanced in all arenas and the ground must be prepared for extensive economic cooperation.