Lavrov Praises Trade With Iran, Condemns ‘illegal’ US Sanctions During Tehran Visit – The Cradle
Lavrov Praises Trade With Iran, Condemns ‘illegal’ US Sanctions During Tehran Visit
Russia’s foreign minister discussed regional developments with Iran’s top diplomat including the situation in Syria and the nuclear issue with Washington
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited Tehran on 25 February and discussed several issues with his Iranian counterpart, including economic ties, US sanctions, and developments in West Asia.
During a press conference with Lavrov, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed Tehran’s unwillingness to “negotiate under pressures, threats and sanctions.”
“Direct negotiations between us and the US will be impossible as long as maximum pressure is in place,” he said, referring to US President Donald Trump’s renewed campaign of harsh sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Regarding trade between Tehran and Moscow, Lavrov said during the conference, “Despite the well-known illegal sanctions restrictions, our trade demonstrates positive dynamics,” adding that “last year trade turnover grew by more than 13 percent. There is every reason to suppose that this trend will persist.”
Lavrov also said he expected the quick implementation of a free trade agreement signed in 2023 between Iran and Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), an alliance made up of Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Armenia.
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