CO-OPERATION TECHNICO-MILITAIRE WITH IRAN








MOSCOW, March 12.  (Corr. Ria " Novosti ").  Vladimir Poutine A
confirms that Russia intended to continue the co-operation
technico-soldier with Iran " without depasser the framework of its
international engagements ".

The head of the Russian State A declares during the press conference
which was held has the exit of the negotiations with the president of
Iran Sayed Mohammed Khatami.

Iran pretend not to acquire the armaments which " depassent the
framework of international engagements of Russia ", and Moscow does
not intend to violate its engagements, A underlines Vladimir Poutine.
  According to him, the requests of the Iranian part adressees to the
Russian producers " relate to the armaments defensifs ".

Moscow estimates that Iran has the right to ensure its safety.  As for
Russia, " it is interessee has the co-operation technico-soldier for
economic reasons ", A declares the head of the Russian State.

" the political considerations resument has this:  Iran must be a
State independant and able to ensure its safety ", said Poutine.
These considerations are has the base of the co-operation
technico-soldier Russo-Iranian woman, pointed out the president.

Vladimir Poutine has rappele that Russia was one of the largest
exporters of weapons.  Although Russia " does not occupy the premiere
place in the world (for the sales of weapons), it comes in premiere
position for quality from the weapons ", A underlines the president.