Russia and India to continue cooperate with Iran

Russia and India will continue legitimate economic and trade cooperation with Iran, according to a joint statement issued after talks between the two country’s leaders.

The statement was released after Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks at an economic forum in Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East.

"The sides stress the importance of full and effective adherence to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the Iranian nuclear program to ensure regional and international peace, security and stability, reaffirming their full commitment to Resolution 2231 of the UN Security Council," TASS cited the statement as saying.

"The sides have expressed their commitment to carry on the mutually beneficial and legitimate trade-economic cooperation with Iran," the statement reads.