Putin, Rouhani to discuss developing trade and economic ties on July 9 - Kremlin

MOSCOW, July 6. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani will discuss developing trade and economic ties and pressing international issues, including the situation around Tehran’s nuclear program, at a meeting in Ufa on July 9, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov told journalists on Monday. "The talks will focus on further expanding trade and economic ties," Ushakov said, noting that the memorandum on "oil in exchange for goods and services" has been successfully implemented. "In its framework, Russian companies work on concrete initiatives - in particular, in the sphere of geological and airborne geophysical surveys, construction of an alumina plant, resumption of the KAMAZ assembly plant, deliveries of railroad and agricultural machinery, food," the presidential aide noted. Putin and Rouhani will also "exchange opinions on a number of pressing international issues," Ushakov continued. The talks will mostly focus on the situation around Tehran’s nuclear program, resolution of regional conflicts and fight against terrorism. Read more