Ryabkov: Deal between P5+1 and Iran absorbs many Russian ideas

LAUSANNE. Apr 3 (Interfax) - The agreement reached between the P5+1 group and Iran has absorbed many Russian proposals, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said at a press conference in Lausanne.

"All the way through the negotiating process, the Russian delegation was tirelessly proposing compromises and setting forth its ideas and proposals regarding technical solutions for the achievement of the goals set by the joint statement of Mogherini and Zarif. The negotiating partners took a keen interest in our proposals and appreciated them. Many [ideas] were included in the core provisions of the agreement," Ryabkov said.

"We have a lot to be proud of," he added.