The heads of state discussed pressing questions of bilateral cooperation and international affairs, and the implementation of agreements reached at a meeting between the two heads of state in New York on September 15, 2005. The President pointed out that further development of Russian-Iranian relations is in both countries' interests and supports regional and international stability.
In light of the upcoming session of the Board of Governors of the IAEA at the end of November 2005, issues surrounding the Iranian nuclear file were addressed during the conversation.
The necessity of solving all available legal issues with the IAEA through political means was emphasized. The President of Russia supported further increasing Iranian cooperation with the Agency, including in the interests of renewing the negotiation process.
The conversation took place at the initiative of the Iranian side.