Moscow and Berlin were in favour of retaining JCPOA

Russian leader Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have agreed that they will strongly advocate for the implementation of the Joint comprehensive plan of action (SVPD).

Putin said that after the US withdrawal from SVPD Iran said it was suspending its voluntary commitments. Merkel has promised that the diplomatic efforts of Germany are aimed at preserving the AGREEMENT, RIA Novosti reported.

According to Putin, the Iranians are entitled to rely on the support of the European countries that joined the payment system of the EU — Iran INSTEX not dependent on the dollar, reports “Interfax”.