By NNN-IRNA
Moscow : Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Losyukov said on Thursday that Iran has a special position in Russia’s foreign policy.
Speaking to reporters, he said the two sides’ leaders especially after the recent visit of Russian leader Vladimir Putin to Iran have called for bolstering of ties between the two countries.
Iran is regarded as Russia’s most important and powerful neighbour, he said, adding that Russia gives priority to expansion of cooperation with Asian countries including Iran, China, India and Japan.
Mutual cooperation between Iran and Russia would help restore security to the region, he pointed out.
Iran and Russia have closely cooperated in anti-drug fight and terrorism in Afghanistan, he said.
On Iran’s nuclear programmes, he said since the two countries enjoy very close ties, Moscow has played a special role to this end.
On international cooperation between Tehran and Moscow, he said the two countries have adopted close stands on international developments and are determined to pursue the same path.