Meeting between the Presidents of Iran and Russia The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Mazikian, and the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, met with each other on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit and discussed the latest developments in bilateral relations and ways to strengthen joint cooperation. In this meeting, the two sides, while examining the existing capabilities for the development of relations between Tehran and Moscow, emphasized the need for expanding cooperation in various political, economic and commercial fields. Energy cooperation, developing interactions in the oil and gas sector, increasing economic exchanges and using mutual capabilities to promote joint projects were among the focus points in the talks between the presidents of Iran and Russia.