Iran’s Zarif in Russia and China for strategic diplomatic push

Iran’s goal is to conduct strategic dialogue with major non-western countries, including Russia, India and China, positioning itself as part of a large system of countries.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif during a meeting at the Diaoyutai state guest house in Beijing, China December 31, 2019;Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif react as they arrive for a

(photo credit: REUTERS/EVGENIA NOVOZHENINA/NOEL CELIS/POOL)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

DECEMBER 31, 2019 17:41

Iran’s Zarif in Russia and China for strategic diplomatic push

Iran’s goal is to conduct strategic dialogue with major non-western countries, including Russia, India and China, positioning itself as part of a large system of countries.

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Iran’s Zarif in Russia and China for strategic diplomatic push

Iran’s goal is to conduct strategic dialogue with major non-western countries, including Russia, India and China, positioning itself as part of a large system of countries.

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