Iranian Delegation Boosts Russia Trade Relations

Iran’s Economy Minister Masoud Karbasian met with his Russian counterpart Maxim Oreshkin in Moscow on Monday.
The two sides emphasized the need to expand economic cooperation, Mehr News Agency reported.
Leading an economic delegation, Karbasian left Iran for Moscow on Sunday for a three-day visit and to take part in the 14th session of Iran-Russia Economic Commission.
According to Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Mehdi Sanaei, the session focused on financing major projects, developing cooperation in transport and electricity trade, and on easing bilateral trade, Tasnim News Agency reported.
The 13th Iran-Russia Economic Commission, held in Tehran in December 2016, was chaired by Russia’s Energy Minister Alexander Novak.