Iran, Russia Explore Strengthening Economic Cooperation Ahead of 19th Joint Committee Meeting

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad met with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilyov and Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller in Tehran on Wednesday to discuss economic cooperation and preparations for the upcoming Iran-Russia Joint Economic Committee meeting.

Paknejad said the talks followed up on the outcomes of the 18th joint committee, which was held in Moscow, noting that “the results required further pursuit” and that the two sides reviewed them in detail during the meeting, The Caspian Post reports citing Iranian media.

He added that some areas of cooperation required revision and further dialogue, which were discussed and resolved.

On the 19th committee session, scheduled to be hosted by Iran, the minister said the timing and agenda were also discussed and would be announced “at the appropriate time.”