The important meeting took place in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Monday.

Putin arrived in Tehran on Monday to attend the summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) today.

Upon arrival at the Mahrabad International Airport, Putin was welcomed by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mahmoud Vaezi.

GECF summit meeting is planned for today in the Iranian capital with participation of seven world presidents including President Hassan Rouhani. Algerian prime minster also takes part in the event.

Presidents of Bolivia, Russia, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Venezuela and Iraq as well as the prime minister of Algeria are participating the Tehran gas event. Turkmen president also attends the meeting as a special guest.