Defense Minister Hatami in Moscow
MOSCOW – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said here Sunday a common strategy adopted by Iran and Russia is contributing to regional peace and security in the face of unilateral U.S. policies.
Hatami told his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu during a meeting that Tehran and Moscow have to promote their cooperation in view of the constant threats which both countries are facing.
The minister praised the Russian government for the positive and constructive policies it has adopted in recent months, citing Moscow’s opposition to a U.S. resolution against Iran at the United Nations Security Council.
General Hatami expressed confidence that the common strategy that Tehran and Moscow have adopted to resolve the regional problems would bring about peace, stability and security.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia have in recent years launched targeted joint efforts to counter the U.S. and the Trump administration’s unilateralism and bullying in the region,” the Iranian defense minister said.
He touched on the "big defeat” the U.S. suffered at the UN Security Council last week with its push to extend an arms embargo on Iran, that expires in October.
His Russian counterpart said Moscow and Tehran share common goals and interests in the region and the world.
He underlined the promising prospects of defense and security cooperation between Iran and Russia with the expiry of the UN sanctions on the Islamic Republic, calling for expansion of regional cooperation to ensure peace and stability.
Heading a high-ranking military delegation, the Iranian defense minister has traveled to Moscow to attend the International Military-Technical Forum ‘Army-2020’ and hold talks with senior Russian officials.
Iran and Russia have formed a strong alliance in recent years, with both countries supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s legitimate government which
is fighting a foreign-backed terrorist insurgency.
Upon arrival in the Russian capital on Saturday, Hatami said, "The military cooperation between Iran and Russia is completely progressive and we have passed important phases in cooperation between the two countries.”
He touched on joint military exercises between Iran, Russia and China which were held north of the Indian Ocean and the Oman Sea in December 2019, saying more drills were likely.
He said his trip to Moscow was "a great opportunity for us given that Russia is a friendly country, with which cooperation is increasing.”
Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said that Tehran-Moscow military cooperation is constantly accelerating and "will reach new levels” with the visit of the Iranian defense minister.
He also hailed the Kremlin’s efforts aimed at defending the upcoming lifting of the UN arms embargo on Iran.
The embargo — in place since 2006/2007 — will expire on October 18 under UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which enshrined the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
The U.S. proposed a resolution to keep the ban in place beyond its expiration. However, in the 15-member Security Council vote on August 14, Washington received support only from the Dominican Republic for its anti-Iran motion, leaving it far short of the minimum nine "yes” votes required for adoption.
Russia and China voted against the resolution and the remaining 11 council members, including France, Germany and the UK, abstained.
Hatami told his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu during a meeting that Tehran and Moscow have to promote their cooperation in view of the constant threats which both countries are facing.
The minister praised the Russian government for the positive and constructive policies it has adopted in recent months, citing Moscow’s opposition to a U.S. resolution against Iran at the United Nations Security Council.
General Hatami expressed confidence that the common strategy that Tehran and Moscow have adopted to resolve the regional problems would bring about peace, stability and security.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia have in recent years launched targeted joint efforts to counter the U.S. and the Trump administration’s unilateralism and bullying in the region,” the Iranian defense minister said.
He touched on the "big defeat” the U.S. suffered at the UN Security Council last week with its push to extend an arms embargo on Iran, that expires in October.
His Russian counterpart said Moscow and Tehran share common goals and interests in the region and the world.
He underlined the promising prospects of defense and security cooperation between Iran and Russia with the expiry of the UN sanctions on the Islamic Republic, calling for expansion of regional cooperation to ensure peace and stability.
Heading a high-ranking military delegation, the Iranian defense minister has traveled to Moscow to attend the International Military-Technical Forum ‘Army-2020’ and hold talks with senior Russian officials.
Iran and Russia have formed a strong alliance in recent years, with both countries supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s legitimate government which
is fighting a foreign-backed terrorist insurgency.
Upon arrival in the Russian capital on Saturday, Hatami said, "The military cooperation between Iran and Russia is completely progressive and we have passed important phases in cooperation between the two countries.”
He touched on joint military exercises between Iran, Russia and China which were held north of the Indian Ocean and the Oman Sea in December 2019, saying more drills were likely.
He said his trip to Moscow was "a great opportunity for us given that Russia is a friendly country, with which cooperation is increasing.”
Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said that Tehran-Moscow military cooperation is constantly accelerating and "will reach new levels” with the visit of the Iranian defense minister.
He also hailed the Kremlin’s efforts aimed at defending the upcoming lifting of the UN arms embargo on Iran.
The embargo — in place since 2006/2007 — will expire on October 18 under UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which enshrined the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
The U.S. proposed a resolution to keep the ban in place beyond its expiration. However, in the 15-member Security Council vote on August 14, Washington received support only from the Dominican Republic for its anti-Iran motion, leaving it far short of the minimum nine "yes” votes required for adoption.
Russia and China voted against the resolution and the remaining 11 council members, including France, Germany and the UK, abstained.
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