Bekai: Iran and Russia are developing their strategic cooperation in the field of energy Foreign Ministry spokesman: The president's visit to Russia this evening to participate in the meeting of the leaders of the gas exporting countries is considered a strategic step in the direction of establishing energy diplomacy and strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations. This international event provides a special opportunity for consultation between the largest energy suppliers in the world and for the development of long-standing cooperation between Iran and Russia in the field of oil and gas. Diplomacy and the Ministry of Petroleum will work for national interests and improve the country's position in the global energy market during this trip.