Jun 20, 2019, 7:55 PM

Russia welcomes idea for Persian Gulf countries to sign non-aggression pact

Russia welcomes idea for Persian Gulf countries to sign non-aggression pact

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Russia considers as interesting and productive Iran’s proposal for Persian Gulf countries to sign a non-aggression pact, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Thursday.

"We have perceived with interest the recent proposal by Iranian Foreign Minister Mr. [Javad] Zarif that Persian Gulf countries should sign a non-aggression pact. This is also a productive idea," the senior Russian diplomat said.

Zarif earlier stated that Tehran was seeking to establish balanced relations with Persian Gulf countries and was ready to sign a non-aggression pact with them.

MNA/TASS

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