Jan 17, 2025, 2:16 PM

Iran's president meets with Russian PM in Moscow

Iran's president meets with Russian PM in Moscow

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held talks with the Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow on Friday.

"Your visit to Russia has historical significance. You and President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin will sign the Comprehensive Strategic partnership agreement between Russia and Iran," Mishustin said at a meeting with Masoud Peseshkian.  
 
The Russian premier said that the strategic agreement that will be signed by the two presidents later today will lay a solid foundation for the development of cooperation in the long term.

The two sides said that Russian-Iranian trade increased by 17% over the past year. They also emphasized that Russia and Iran are actively working in the transport sector, energy, and expanding cooperation in education: more than 9,000 Iranian students are studying in Russia. 

According to Sputnik, the two officials further stressed that Russian-Iranian relations are future-oriented and based on the principles of friendship, mutual respect, and consideration of mutual interests.

MNA

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