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201155
Sun, 08/14/2011 - 12:32
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Diplomat: Strong Ties between Iran, Russia Serve Interests of Region
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian diplomat underlined the importance of close cooperation between Iran and Russia, and stated that strong ties between Tehran and Moscow will help protect security and stability in the region.
Tehran's Ambassador to Moscow Reza Sajjadi underscored that the expansion and deepening of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow would benefit the regional states since it would help boost their stability and security.
Speaking to Iran Newspaper, at threshold of visit to Russia by the Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, the Iranian diplomat stressed that the US will be delighted by any kind of tension between Russia and Iran.
He noted that Iran shared interests with Russia in three strategic regions of Caucasus, Central Asia and the Caspian Sea in which the NATO too is focusing on and carries out special planning for.
He said any kind of tension between Iran and Russia in these three regions would only provide a good chance for the NATO to seek a direct presence there while good relations between the two countries would deprive the NATO from such an opportunity and the regional countries, too, will have no reason to seek a NATO support.
Referring to the fact that Moscow needed western ties for security ties, Sajjadi noted that the Russian statesmen were of the opinion that a low economic growth rate may lead to internal crises. A notion which, he stressed, sometimes encouraged Russian officials to adopt unfriendly stands towards Iran.
He reiterated that due to Russia's high capabilities, there are many great opportunities for developing and further expanding bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries.
Commenting on influence of the recent Islamic uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa, inspired by the Islamic Revolution in Iran, on Tehran-Moscow ties, Sajjadi said that Russian authorities and policy-makers have always regarded Iran as a key element in the regional equations and developments and therefore are interested in cooperating with the Islamic Republic.
Iran and Russia enjoy friendly ties and have signed numerous agreements in various fields in recent years.
Tehran's Ambassador to Moscow Reza Sajjadi underscored that the expansion and deepening of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow would benefit the regional states since it would help boost their stability and security.
Speaking to Iran Newspaper, at threshold of visit to Russia by the Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, the Iranian diplomat stressed that the US will be delighted by any kind of tension between Russia and Iran.
He noted that Iran shared interests with Russia in three strategic regions of Caucasus, Central Asia and the Caspian Sea in which the NATO too is focusing on and carries out special planning for.
He said any kind of tension between Iran and Russia in these three regions would only provide a good chance for the NATO to seek a direct presence there while good relations between the two countries would deprive the NATO from such an opportunity and the regional countries, too, will have no reason to seek a NATO support.
Referring to the fact that Moscow needed western ties for security ties, Sajjadi noted that the Russian statesmen were of the opinion that a low economic growth rate may lead to internal crises. A notion which, he stressed, sometimes encouraged Russian officials to adopt unfriendly stands towards Iran.
He reiterated that due to Russia's high capabilities, there are many great opportunities for developing and further expanding bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries.
Commenting on influence of the recent Islamic uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa, inspired by the Islamic Revolution in Iran, on Tehran-Moscow ties, Sajjadi said that Russian authorities and policy-makers have always regarded Iran as a key element in the regional equations and developments and therefore are interested in cooperating with the Islamic Republic.
Iran and Russia enjoy friendly ties and have signed numerous agreements in various fields in recent years.
