Both China and Russia, which can be regarded as quasi-allies of Iran, deputed senior officials to represent their governments. In particular, the presence of Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council [and former president and prime minister], takes the limelight. Medvedev is de facto holding the number 2 position in the Kremlin hierarchy. He is a long-time political associate of President Vladimir Putin.
American Committee for US-Russia Accord