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Iran, Russia to ink historic cooperation agreement in mid-January
‘Important documents’ to be signed during Pezeshkian’s visit to Tajikistan
Speaking to reporters at his weekly press conference in Tehran on Monday, Baghaei said the agreement has different aspects.
“An important part of the agreement includes trade, economy, energy and the environment sectors as well as issues pertaining to defense and security matters,” he added, Press TV reported.
He noted that Iran and Russia had approved the document in early summer and were waiting for the right time to sign the deal by the two countries’ presidents.
Pointing to bilateral negotiations about the agreement at different times in the past, Baghaei stressed the need to update the previous document to further strengthen Tehran-Moscow relations.
Iran and Russia, as two close and strategic allies, have over the past years deepened their relations in various fields, despite being under heavy Western sanctions.
In 2001, Tehran and Moscow signed a long-term cooperation deal, officially known as the Treaty of the Foundation of Mutual Relations and the Principles of Cooperation. It was initially set for 10 years but was extended up until 2026.
Now, the two capitals are making final arrangements for the comprehensive partnership pact, which may determine their bilateral ties in all fields for the next 20 years.
Pezeshkian’s visit to Tajikistan
Baghaei also referred to an upcoming two-day visit by the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Tajikistan, saying that during this visit, important documents in the economic, commercial, and cultural fields will be signed by the both sides.
The spokesperson also said Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani is scheduled to visit Tehran at the invitation of Pezeshkian in line with diplomatic interactions between the two countries.
The Iraqi premier and Iranian president will discuss ways to promote mutual relations in various fields and the implementation of the agreements previously signed by the two countries, he added.
“The developments in the region, especially in Syria, will definitely be among the topics on the agenda of this trip given their importance and sensitivity,” Baghaei said.