Speaking to minister of energy of Russia, Alexander Novak, on Monday, Minister of Petroleum of Iran said that based on a durable policy, Iran follows up a strategic and long-term cooperation with Russia, especially in the energy sector.
He said under conditions when the anti-Iran tyrannical sanctions are eliminated, a suitable opportunity has been created for cooperation between the two countries' oil and gas companies.
He went on to say that Iran and Russia can have effective cooperation in the trade of oil and gas and swapping.
'I hope we will soon witness active presence of Russian companies in Iran's oil and gas projects.'
