Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone call on April 12, the Kremlin press service said.
The sides discussed the recent developments in the Middle East.
Pezeshkian briefed Putin on the Iran-U.S. talks held in Pakistan on April 11. He also "expressed gratitude for Russia’s principled position aimed at de-escalation." The Iranian leader also thanked Russia for providing humanitarian assistance to his country’s people.
"Vladimir Putin highlighted Moscow's readiness to continue facilitating efforts to find a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict and offer mediation in a bid to establish a just and lasting peace in the Middle East," the Kremlin press service said.
Putin and Pezeshkian reaffirmed mutual determination to continue boosting good-neighborly relations between Russia and Iran.
In addition, the Iranian president wished a happy Easter to Putin and all Orthodox Christians in Russia.
