TEHRAN – Moscow will continue to defend the interests of Tehran as a strategic partner, a special envoy for the Russian president has said, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Iran is Russia’s historical partner, said Ramazan Abdulatipov, adding that Russians have good ties with Iranians, and the heads of state of the two countries enjoy very good relationship as well.

Abdulatipov also said there are many possibilities to promote cooperation between the two nations.

He further said that his country and Iran cooperate in oil, gas and economic issues.

MH/PA