Vladimir Putin and Hassan Rouhani
The presidents of Russia and Iran Vladimir Putin and Hassan Rouhani insist on the sustainable implementation of the Iranian nuclear program (INP), said in a statement the two leaders after their talks in Moscow. It is reported by TASS on Tuesday, March 28.
“Russia and Iran, noting the importance of this Joint plan as a multilateral international instrument approved by the UN Security Council, stressed the need for full implementation by all parties of their obligations under this document,” — said in a statement.
The leaders also agreed that the Treaty on the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons is the basis for greater efforts on disarmament.
Putin and Rouhani also discussed during the meeting, the fight against terrorism. “This fight we will continue until the end of the terrorist actions in the region”, — quotes the President of Iran RIA Novosti.
The Russian leader, in turn, stressed that the joint actions of Moscow and Tehran has allowed to establish a ceasefire in Syria. “We believe it is important to further strengthen cooperation in the fight against international terrorism. Russia and Iran are coordinating their activities in the elimination of LIH and “al-Nusra” (a terrorist organization banned in Russia — approx. “Of the tape.ru”), contribute to the settlement of the situation in Syria,” he said.
Earlier on Monday, Minister of foreign Affairs of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif said Russia could “temporary basis” to use the base of the Republic in the interests of fighting with terrorists in Syria.