Russia and Iran will abandon the use of the dollar in trade
Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow values bilateral relations with Tehran.
Iran is our friend and partner. In fact, we value our relationships very much and attach great importance to them. In an interview with Iranian State Radio and Television, which was broadcast live on Russia 24 channel, he said that it is a pleasure that the two countries’ presidents are in a process of constant communication.
He added that over the past few years, additional impetus has been given to the development of political and economic relations between the two countries.
According to the Kremlin spokesman, Russia and Iran have an opportunity to build cooperation to reduce the consequences of sanctions.
“Last year, the volume of trade and economic relations between the two countries slightly exceeded four billion dollars, although it may be wrong to calculate it in US dollars,” he said.
Peskov noted that over time, Moscow and Tehran will move away from settlements in US dollars and switch to other currencies with the development of cooperation in the banking and financial field.
