Russian, Iranian foreign ministers discuss Ukraine in Moscow

Russian and Iranian Foreign Ministers Sergei Lavrov and Hossein Amir-Abdollahian respectively met in Moscow on March 15, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said, Report informs citing RIA Novosti.

The ministers discussed bilateral relations, the negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, and the situation in Ukraine.

Sergey Lavrov stressed that new important documents are being prepared to build the cooperation between the two countries in a new quality.

The Russian Foreign Minister also called Iran's position on Ukraine objective: "We appreciate our dialogue and your objective position on what is happening in Ukraine."

Abdullahian said that regardless of what happens in the international arena, the development of relations with neighbouring Russia is important for Tehran.