Russia prepared for deeper cooperation with Iran - Matviyenko

MOSCOW. May 28 (Interfax) - Russia's Federation Council is prepared to facilitate a deeper mutually beneficial cooperation between Russia and Iran, Federation Council Chairperson Valentina Matviyenko said in a telegram to chairman of Iran's Islamic Consultative Assembly Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Wednesday congratulating him on his election to the post.

"We highly value your warm attitude toward Russia and stand ready to facilitate a deeper mutually advantageous bilateral cooperation to the benefit of our nations and the development of a constructive inter-parliamentary dialogue based on principles of mutual respect, confidence, and consideration of each other's interests," Matviyenko said.

The Federation Council also looks forward to continued productive work between Russia and Iran on international platforms in finding effective solutions on key items of the regional and global agenda, Matviyenko said.