Tehran (IP) – Russian Ambassador to Tehran says Iran's experience in circumventing the illegal western sanctions could be instructive and useful for his country.

Iran PressIran News: Levan Jagarian noted that his country is discussing the issue with Iran.

The Russian envoy stated that consultations with Iranian partners regarding Western sanctions had been going on for a long time, RIA Novosti reported.

"As they say, the Iranian have become skilled in circumventing the illegal sanctions imposed by the West," the Russian ambassador to Tehran pointed out.

According to the report, the Kremlin had previously announced that Russia and Iran have the opportunity to cooperate in a way to minimize the sanctions' impact.

"The two countries are ready to establish a strategic partnership, and Moscow can learn lessons from Tehran to shape its identity without relying on the West," Ria Novosti had reported before President Putin's visit to Tehran.

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