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Iranian foreign minister in Russia for talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki is to meet his Russian counterpart for talks on Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

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  • Published: 13:41 September 12, 2008
  • Gulf News

Moscow: Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki is to meet his Russian counterpart for talks on Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Mottaki will hold discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, a Foreign Ministry official said.

Russia, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has played a prominent role in negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear ambitions.

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