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Russia, Iran keep up work on cooperation pact: Kremlin
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was cited by Russia’s TASS news agency as saying that work on a comprehensive agreement between Russia and Iran continues but the schedule may somewhat change due to the snap presidential election in Iran.
“Generally speaking, this work continues. Yet, naturally, given the current period in Tehran when preparations for a presidential election are underway, the deadlines have been slightly pushed back. Because it is the presidential election, as a rule, later staff reshuffle is possible and so on,” Peskov said. “Yet overall, this does not change the situation.”
His remarks came hours after Russian presidential envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov said that the work on the cooperation agreement has been suspended due to issues with the Iranian side.
Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali also rejected the report, saying that both countries are trying to sign the agreement in 2024.