In remarks on Monday, Lavrov referred to the meeting between Araghchi and Putin, noting, “The talks between the Russian President and the Iranian Foreign Minister in St. Petersburg were fruitful and constructive.”
Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg early Monday to meet and hold talks with the President of Russia.
During the meeting, the top Iranian diplomat thanked President Putin for Russia’s support amid US-Israeli aggression, emphasizing that the Iran-Russia strategic partnership will continue to strengthen.
Putin praised Iranians for heroically fighting for their sovereignty, expressed hope for peace, and pledged that Russia will do its utmost to ensure stability in the Middle East as soon as possible.
