Speaking with the IRNA correspondent on Monday, Jalali said that the two defense ministers held a strategic meeting in Moscow.
He emphasized that their discussions concentrated on enhancing bilateral cooperation in defense and military areas.
Additionally, he said that Iran’s Defense Minister had previously participated in a high-level meeting on Sunday between Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin.
Iran and Russia enjoy a close diplomatic and political relationship, and both remain under Western sanctions and pressure.
In January, the two countries signed a Comprehensive Strategic Agreement, aimed at expanding bilateral relations, especially in the fields of economy, science, technology, culture, and tourism.
IRNA