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Iranian diplomat expects Russia to reinforce international clout

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Iran expressed hopes that Russia would continue to strengthen its international influence, a deputy foreign minister said on Friday.
NEW DELHI, December 19 (RIA Novosti) - Iran expressed hopes that Russia would continue to strengthen its international influence, a deputy foreign minister said on Friday.

Commenting on Russia's foreign policy following its brief conflict with Georgia in August, Muhammad Mahdi Akhundzadeh said he hoped "our Russian friends would resume their previous position on the world arena."

He said he was in favor of finding a peaceful solution to international disputes, saying Tehran was opposed to military conflicts.

"Our defense spending is minimal, it is only required for defense purposes and poses no threat to anyone," the official said.

He said Iran is committed to the principles of nuclear non-proliferation and reiterated that its uranium enrichment program, which has fuelled distrust in the West, has peaceful aims.

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