Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized at the Eurasian Economic Forum that the Israeli-Iranian conflict is now a thing of the past and the door for the EAEU to foster relations with all Middle Eastern nations was open, APA reports citing TASS.
"In May, a free trade agreement with Iran came into force," Putin noted. "Thankfully, the situation in the Middle East is stabilizing. The longstanding conflict between Israel and Iran is, thanks to God's grace, now behind us."
He concluded by stating, "This development paves the way for us to cultivate closer ties with all countries across the region."