Iran Press/Iran news: Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak acknowledged good neighborly relations and partnership of Iran and Russia, saying both countries are determined to promote cooperation.
"Fruitful discussions were held at the meeting in Isfahan covering transportation, aerospace, energy and agriculture issues," He added according to Iran Press.
Speaking in a dinner banquet held in honor of dignitaries taking part in the 15th joint economic cooperation meeting of Iran and Russia in Isfahan, Novak gave assurances that the current event in the historical city of Isfahan will help develop economic and cultural cooperation between two countries.
He appreciated Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian and the head of Iran-Russia joint economic cooperation commission for hosting 120-member Russian delegation.
Meanwhile, Ardakanian said that he was pleased with hosting the 15th joint economic cooperation meeting of Iran and Russia in Isfahan.
He said that negotiations on the issue of agriculture, electricity, oil, and gas had been conducted well with Russia, adding: "Iran's strategy is to expand its cooperation with its neighbors".
Iranian energy minister and his Russian counterpart together with members of the commission arrived in the city of Isfahan on Monday night.
Earlier on Sunday, Ardakanian in a meeting with Minister of North Caucasus Affairs Sergei Chebotarev said that Tehran adopted a mechanism to facilitate the partnership between the Iranian and Russian private sectors in a bid to help bolster economic ties.
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