'Iran's right of making peaceful use of nuclear energy and removal of oppressive sanctions is laid emphasis on by Moscow,' Putin said during the meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York on Monday.
The Russian president expressed the hope that he could travel to Tehran soon, and reiterated broadening of bilateral ties in economic, scientific and strategic areas.
President Putin described his Iranian counterpart's role in striking a nuclear agreement between Tehran and the world powers as superior, and also extended his condolences to President Rouhani on the occasion of death of Iranian pilgrims during Hajj pilgrimage in Mina, Mecca.
The Russia president also called for mutual cooperation between Moscow and Tehran on fighting terrorism and restoration of regional and international security at a superior level.
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Russian president calls for removal of west's sanctions on Iran
Sep 29, 2015, 3:31 AM
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New York, Sept 28, IRNA – Russian President Vladimir Putin in a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani underlined his country's resolve in removing the oppressive sanctions imposed by the West against Iran.
