#Photo: #Iran's Pres. @HassanRouhani shakes hands w his #Russia'n counterpart #Putin at #GECFSummit. #GECF pic.twitter.com/lnFhBhJwKJ
— Iran (@Iran) November 23, 2015
Stressing continuation of Russian attacks on terrorists in Syria, Putin urged Tehran-Moscow coop. & consult on political solution in Syria.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) November 23, 2015
Moscow and Tehran have stepped up coordination in Syria since Russia launched an air campaign against forces opposed to the Bashar al Assad’s regime, including the so-called Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL. Both Russia and Iran support Assad’s government and oppose Sunni jihadist movements.
While in Tehran, Putin also signed a decree lifting the ban on supplying Iran with uranium enrichment equipment for its nuclear program. Russia has said it will help Iran export surplus enriched uranium and send raw uranium in exchange. It will also help Iran modify nuclear facilities at Arak and Fordo as part of implementing the nuclear deal reached in July 2015. Iran has committed to reduce its low-enriched uranium stockpile by some 98 percent to 300 kg for 15 years.
The supreme leader’s remarks from his meeting with Putin were published in the following string of tweets on his official account. Putin's remarks are below.
Mr. Putin is an outstanding figure in today world; I appreciate #Russia’s efforts in nuclear issue. pic.twitter.com/x1OvypCGge
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) November 23, 2015
Nuclear issue came to an end but we have no trust in US & carefully watch behaviors & acts of US government in this case with open eyes.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) November 23, 2015
Leader in meeting with Russian president: America always try to put rivals in status of passiveness but you neutralized this policy.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) November 23, 2015
Moscow’s decisions and measures on #Syria lead to improvement of regional and global position of Russia and of Mr. Putin himself.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) November 23, 2015
US seeks dominance in #Syria to dominate region & heal historical failure to dominate west of Asia; this threatens all, mainly Russia& Iran.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) November 23, 2015
Syrian president was elected by people of various political, religious & ethnic views in general election; US cannot ignore Syrians’ vote.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) November 23, 2015
Any solution for #Syria must be known and agreed upon by Syrian people and authorities.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) November 23, 2015
Cooperating with countries hated by public opinion of region & world for their support for terrorism shows US diplomacy’s lack of any honor.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) November 23, 2015
Syrian president was elected by people of various political, religious & ethnic views in general election; US cannot ignore Syrians’ vote.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) November 23, 2015
Any solution for #Syria must be known and agreed upon by Syrian people and authorities.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) November 23, 2015
Cooperating with countries hated by public opinion of region & world for their support for terrorism shows US diplomacy’s lack of any honor.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) November 23, 2015
If terrorists committing such crimes in Syria are not suppressed, their destructive activities will extend to Central Asia & other regions.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) November 23, 2015
After meeting with Revolution’s Leader, Mr. Putin presented one of oldest Holy Quran manuscripts to Ayat. Khamenei. pic.twitter.com/7vVy7tqDQ3
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) November 23, 2015
#Iran: #Putin meets ayatollah #Khamenei, declaring he opposes "external attempts" to bring regime change in Syria pic.twitter.com/wVs83jLMB8
— FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) November 23, 2015
Welcomed heads of state to #GECFSummit to further discuss common interests in gas exploration, production & trade. pic.twitter.com/gd1N1CunU9
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) November 23, 2015
Russian president Vladimir Putin addresses GECF in Tehran pic.twitter.com/aeYOt43SGs
— Sobhan Hassanvand (@Hassanvand) November 23, 2015
— Rohollah Faghihi (@FaghihiRohollah) November 23, 2015
“Currently, the construction of Bushehr nuclear power plant has been accomplished and we intend to begin phases two and three of the project.”
“We are planning to design a road map for the Iranian nuclear issue and will help with the conversion of enriched uranium and the production of stable isotopes.”
“Iran and Russia will pursue cooperation for finding a political solution to the Syrian issue.”