Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi in a telephone conversation spoke in favor of further development of bilateral relations. This was reported by the Kremlin press service on Wednesday.
"The parties discussed topical issues of bilateral cooperation. A high assessment of the achieved level of Russian-Iranian relations was given. The two sides expressed their commitment to their consistent strengthening, including the implementation of joint projects in the trade and economic sphere," the statement reads.
Efforts to preserve the JCPOA
Putin and Raisi noted the need to continue efforts to preserve the JCPOA.
"In reviewing the situation around the Iranian nuclear program, the need to continue diplomatic efforts to reach a final agreement that would ensure the preservation and full implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and UN Security Council Resolution 2231 of July 20, 2015, which endorsed it," the Kremlin noted.
Astana format
The parties also reaffirmed their commitment to continue working within the Astana format.
"The problems of ensuring regional stability and security were touched upon. In particular, the commitment to further work within the framework of the Astana process to facilitate a Syrian settlement was confirmed," the statement said.
Condolences in connection with train crash
The Russian president also expressed condolences to his Iranian counterpart in connection with the train crash. "Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences in connection with this morning's train crash in Iran that took lives," the statement said.
A passenger train traveling from Mashhad to Yazd derailed on Wednesday in South Khorasan. After the accident, a rescue operation was deployed at the site, which involved several rescue and medical teams, as well as two helicopters.
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Based on materials from TASS