The Government of Russia announced on Thursday on its official Telegram channel that Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak had a meeting with Iranian Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad.
The parties discussed key infrastructure projects in the energy sector. Another topic was the successful interaction of the countries regarding the network of the OPEC+ deal, mentioning the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) platform as well.
Novak said that Russia is ready to help with the expansion of trade and economic ties between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran and, in addition, both representatives expressed readiness to continue with joint projects that will create new land gas corridors connecting the two countries.
