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Russia says stands hand in hand with Iran against Western bullying
“Over the past years, Russia and Iran have developed very deep, highly practical, and multifaceted cooperation, and I believe there is no mistrust between our countries,” Ryabkov told IRNA on the sidelines of the signing ceremony of the cooperation agreement among the Parliaments of BRICS member states in Moscow.
“I hope those who are aware of the very difficult and challenging period that both our nations are going through will equally understand that Iran and Russia must stand even closer together.”
Ryabkov said that the Russian Federation is ready to strengthen its relations with Iran in all areas including economy, transportation and nuclear energy.
He also slammed the “bullying behavior” of certain countries toward Iran, saying, “The fact that some in the world — not only in the United States but also in Europe and the European Union — use Iran’s nuclear issue as a pretext for bullying and for resorting to military power against Iran runs counter to international security and the overall well-being of humanity. We strongly condemn this approach. We stand hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder with Iran.”
“We are also very grateful for all the support we receive from Iran — whether in the political sphere or in other areas. Such support is of great importance in this challenging period.”