Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan stressed the need for the formation of a resistance front against expansionist avarice of US and its allies.
Dehghan made the remarks during a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in Moscow. “Russian government's position on global and regional issues is very close to the positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Brigadier General Dehghan said, stressing the need for achieving sustainable peace in the world.
Dehghan hailed and expressed support for Russia’s strategic understanding over the fact that US government could not be a trusted friend and ally.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, for his part, emphasized the development of constructive ties between Tehran and Moscow, calling it an important factor in global and regional stability.
He touched upon a recent military agreement signed between Iran and Russia in January 2015, saying that it shaped a main and serious basis for the development of bilateral relations.
Russian Defense Minister strongly criticized the sanctions against sovereign states, calling it so harsh and unjust as being contrary to international regulations.
Pointing to US unilateralism, Shoigu called for a united collaboration on behalf of all countries in the world to confront US expansionist greed.
Russian defense minister also stressed the need for holding a joint meeting between Iran, China and Russia in the near future to counter common threats.
During the meeting, both sides agreed upon checking all the technical issues related to S-300 air defense system by the end of the year to pave the way for missile system deliveries to Iran.
Hossein Dehghan is in Moscow to attend 4th conference on International Security (MCIS) which was due on April 16, 2015 and to hold joint meetings with Russian officials.
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