The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between Russia and Iran will address defense and security matters, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei.
“The cooperation agreement between Iran and Russia covers various aspects, with key areas including trade, economy, energy, as well as defense and security. This agreement will update and supplement the existing 2001 treaty [on the foundations of relations and principles of cooperation between Moscow and Tehran],” Baghaei stated during a weekly briefing.
He further noted, “Over the past 20–30 years, Iran and Russia have significantly expanded their cooperation, creating a need to update the document.”
Earlier, Iran's Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, announced that the Russian-Iranian agreement is scheduled to be signed on January 17, 2025, in Moscow during talks between the two presidents.
The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement is expected to mark a significant milestone in the development of relations between Russia and Iran. According to officials from both nations, the agreement encompasses all areas of bilateral cooperation and will open new opportunities across various fields, including defense, energy, transport, industry, agriculture, culture, science, and technology. At present, the two countries operate under the provisions of the 2001 Treaty on the Foundations of Relations and Principles of Cooperation.
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Based on materials from TASS