In addition, meetings were held with the Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade of Iran Mohammad Reza Nematzade discussed the experiences of Russian geologists in search of the territory of Iran deposits of ferrous and precious metals, coal and other minerals that are of interest for the economic development of the Islamic Republic.

In February, 21 Sergey Donskoy held negotiations with Iranian Energy Minister Hamid Chitchianom, as well as the head of the Water Research of the Ministry of Energy of Iran Eftekhari Martezoy. The parties agreed on the need to enhance cooperation in the field of water management. In the near future it is planned to sign a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding. Ministers also discussed a wide range of possible interaction and exchange of experiences in research and inventory of water resources, the balance of groundwater, water purification issues and especially the process of desalination of sea water. Following the meeting, an agreement on cooperation in the study of climate change and its impact on water resources.

"The great interest shown Iranian counterparts to conduct exploration of ground water and soil, as Iran is experiencing a severe shortage of fresh water - said Don. - We have agreed to connect the possibility of "Rosgeologiya" to find new aquifers. So that this area of ​​cooperation - one of the most promising. "

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