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Iran, Russia discuss arrangements for Pezeshkian’s visit to Moscow
Iran’s Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali held a meeting with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko to discuss arrangements for Pezeshkian’s visit to Moscow.
Both sides called the first official visit by Pezeshkian to the Russian capital a historic event that will take the relations between the two countries to a new stage.
They also pointed to the importance of the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Treaty which is set to be inked between Iran and Russia during the visit as it will enhance the level of interaction between the two countries and facilitate bilateral cooperation.
The country’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in October that Moscow and Tehran intended to sign a deal which would include closer defense cooperation.
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.
Iran and Russia are both subject to illegal Western sanctions. They have over the past years deepened their cooperation in various fields.
Iran has also signed a long-gestating 25-year cooperation accord with China as both countries remain under Unites States sanctions.