Russian Deputy Defense Minister Colonel General Alexander Fomin discussed the development of military-technical cooperation with the Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali. It is noted that the parties emphasized their commitment to the fundamental principles of relations between Russia and Iran.

On April 2, Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev held talks in Astana with Secretary of. the Supreme National Security Council of Iran Ali Ahmadian. In addition, an exchange of views took place on regional security issues.