Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan. 30
By Khalid Kazimov – Trend:
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has hailed expansion of ties with Russia.
Zarif said that expansion of ties between the two countries plays a significant factor in protecting security in Central Asia and the Middle East, ISNA news agency reported.
He made the remarks through a message addressing a conference marking 515 years of ties between Iran and Russia.
His message was read out at the conference.
According to the foreign minister, the ties between the two countries also contribute to the development of the regional countries.