Lavrov called a decisive contribution to the US talks with Iran – RBC

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

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The main contribution to the achievement of the transaction “six” with Iran have made the United States. Such an opinion was expressed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, reports Tass. “Without exaggeration, the main, decisive and undeniable contribution to the achievement of an agreement made by the negotiators from the United States,” – said Lavrov. He noted that it is “a fact.” “Without the United States focus on results, to search for mutually acceptable solutions and compromises, this transaction could not take place”, – said the minister.

Foreign Minister drew attention to the Russian contribution to the negotiations, “six”. “Russia most actively contributed to the formation agreement, both through the application of specific technical solutions, and through interchange of complex political issues, – said Lavrov. – Today, we often hear that without Russia the deal would have been impossible. & Lt; … & gt; I think that it is true ».

Earlier, the positive role of Moscow in the agreement with Iran US President Barack Obama. “Russia has helped in this. I’ll be honest with you, “- said the US leader. The head of state admitted that because of the tension in relations between Moscow and Washington, Russia’s position has surprised him. “We would not have reached this agreement, if not for Russia’s readiness to support us and other members of the” six “, – concluded Obama.

On the eve of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Obama discussed the results of the Vienna talks,” six “, and Tehran telephone conversation. “Both sides stressed that a comprehensive agreement on the Iranian nuclear program in the interests of the entire international community helps to strengthen the nuclear nonproliferation regime, decrease tensions in the Middle East region. In this regard, he emphasized the role of the Russian-American dialogue on security and stability in the world “, – commented on the results of the conversation in the Kremlin.

July 14, it was announced that an agreement on the nuclear program between Iran and the countries of the” six ” which includes Russia, France, Germany, USA, China and the United Kingdom. The deal provides for easing international sanctions against Iran.