Pezeshkian supports "3+3"  dialogue framework in  conversation with  Putin

ArmInfo.During a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian supported the 3+3 dialogue framework involving Iran and Russia as a more effective mechanism for addressing issues in the Caucasus region.

According to information on the official website of the Iranian  presidential administration, he also referenced his recent visit to  Armenia, where he received assurances from Armenian Prime Minister  Nikol Pashinyan that Iran's concerns were fully taken into account in  the country's discussions and agreements with Azerbaijan and the  United States.

As Mehr reports, the interlocutors discussed the Iranian nuclear  program and Putin's recent summit with the US President in Alaska.  Putin outlined the key points and outcomes of his recent talks with  US President Donald Trump in Alaska, noting that positive results  were achieved that could lead to a resolution of the ongoing conflict  in Ukraine.  Pezeshkian expressed hope that these agreements would  contribute to a speedy resolution of the Ukrainian crisis.

The Iranian president also committed to personally overseeing the  expedited construction of the Rasht- Astara railway, which plays a  key role in connecting the Persian Gulf to Russia and Central Asia  via the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), and  other bilateral agreements between Iran and Russia.  Furthermore,  Pezeshkian acknowledged the importance of regional and international  organizations such as the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Shanghai  Cooperation Organization (SCO), and BRICS as platforms for enhancing  cooperation with member states, particularly Russia and China, in  countering unilateralism.

Putin also described the relationship between Moscow and Tehran as  constructive and steadily improving, highlighting an 11% increase in  trade between the two countries in the first half of the current  year.  He also mentioned advancements in mutual projects, including  the significant Rasht-Astara railway construction and the  satisfactory progress in cooperation regarding the Bushehr nuclear  power plant, noting that the transfer of new fuel for this power  plant is also underway.  Putin affirmed Russia's strong support for  Iran's right to uranium enrichment, calling it a key and essential  aspect of their partnership. He expressed hope that negotiations  surrounding UN Resolution 2231 would reach a favorable conclusion.