Iran, Russia turning US sanctions into new possibilities
Iran’s deputy Foreign Minister says Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia have managed to turn the US sanctions into new possibilities.
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Ali Baqeri Kani, speaking at the plenary session of the Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum2024, said Tehran and Moscow have turned the US sanctions into new possibilities not only for themselves but also for the entire region, Taqrib News Agency (TNA) reported the information partner of the meeting, TASS.
"It is impossible to build peace in the region without close economic ties," he stressed, adding that Moscow and Tehran will continue strengthening their ties.
The Iranian official heading a delegation of Iranian cultural, economic and religious figures met with Tatarstan President, Rostam Minnikhanov, on the sideline of the forum.
The two sides emphasized using the political, economic, cultural and religious possibilities as the grounds to expand bilateral ties.
The 15th International Economic Forum Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2024, is being held on May 14 through 19 in Kazan. This year's keynote is "Trust and Cooperation."
The main goal of the forum is to strengthen trade and economic, scientific and technical, social and cultural ties between Russian regions and the countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), as well as to promote the development of the Islamic financial system institutions in Russia.