OREANDA-NEWS. November 18, 2010. The two heads of state discussed Iran’s nuclear programme and other issues.

The Russian President emphasised the importance of continuing Iran’s peaceful nuclear programme. The construction of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, which was carried out by Russian specialists under IAEA control, is an example of effective cooperation in this sphere.

Dmitry Medvedev and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad also discussed issues pertaining to trade and economic ties, as well as other areas of cooperation between Russia and Iran that are not subject to restrictions imposed by the UN Security Council.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the third Caspian Summit.