Putin: Russia will make every effort to promote Middle East peace as soon as possible

On April 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian Foreign Minister Aragzi in St. Petersburg on the 27th and said that Russia will make every effort to promote peace in the Middle East region as soon as possible. According to the Kremlin website, Putin said during the meeting that the Iranian people are fighting heroically for sovereignty and hopes that the Iranian people will use this courage to overcome difficulties and usher in peace under the leadership of the new leader. Putin said that he has received a message from Iran's Supreme Leader Mujtaba that Russia will continue to develop strategic relations with Iran and do its best to safeguard the interests of Iran and other countries in the Middle East. (Xinhua Agency)