Kian Mesra, Russia-Iran Builds A Cooperation Mechanism Free From Western Policies

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. (Wikimedia Commons/Kremlin.ru)

JAKARTA - Moscow and Tehran are focused on creating reliable mechanisms, enabling it to develop cooperation regardless of Western congress policies.

That was said by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in the opening of negotiations with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian in Moscow on Wednesday.

"Our Western colleagues in their efforts to achieve full dominance in the world have deliberately and systematically destroyed the entire structure of international relations," he said as reported by TASS Aug. 31.

"With this background, we concentrate, together with our friends, including, of course, the Islamic Republic of Iran in creating a reliable and constructive mechanism. Allowing the development of mutually beneficial cooperation, regardless of any congress," he continued.

Foreign Minister Lavrov further explained that the leadership of the two countries had identified clear guidelines.

"Today, of course, we will see all areas of economic, humanitarian, cultural relations between our countries and discuss tasks in foreign politics that have been determined by our leaders," concluded the senior diplomat.