Novak and Ardakanian underline further developing trade ties

Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak in a phone conversation with Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian reviewed the ways of further promoting cooperation in economic field.

During their phone conversation on March 11, the sides discussed the latest measures taken for holding the 15th round of Iran-Russia economic cooperation commission.

As the chairmen of the joint commission, Ardakanian and Novak underlined the importance of establishing international cooperation, IRNA reported.

Iranian and Russian ministers also focused on promoting cooperation in energy, agricultural and other industries fields.