Western sanctions had no effect because payments between Iran and Russia were made in national currencies. This was stated by Mehdi Safari, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic. RIA News.
“The latest sanctions imposed on Russia have not affected deals between Iran and Russian companies,” he said.
Safari noted that commercial transactions between Iran and Russia are now carried out in “rials and rubles”.
The diplomat recalled the data provided by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized that approximately 90 percent of transactions are based on local currency.
In the Kremlin on Tuesday, June 25 commented Sanctions imposed by the EU on Russia.
The day before, the Council of the European Union officially approved 14th sanctions package against Russia. 116 individuals and organizations of the Russian Federation were subject to restrictions.
Previously Dmitry Medvedev statedHe said that Russia will be free from sanctions, but will not forget its attempt to harm the people.
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Source: Gazeta
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