The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between Moscow and Tehran is set to be ratified by Iran's parliament and will remain in effect for 20 years, according to Iran's Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali.
“After signing, the agreement must be ratified by Iran’s parliament. Once ratified, it will be valid for 20 years,” Jalali stated during an interview with the Iranian state broadcasting company. He did not specify whether the agreement includes provisions for automatic renewal.
Jalali described the document as “balanced.” He noted that “in the past, before the Islamic Revolution [of 1979], agreements were often imposed on us, leaving Iran in a weak position. However, this document considers the interests of both sides.”
The partnership agreement marks a significant milestone in the development of relations between Russia and Iran. According to officials from both countries, the agreement encompasses all areas of bilateral cooperation and promises to open new horizons in various fields, including defense, counterterrorism, energy, finance, transportation, industry, agriculture, culture, science, and technology.
Currently, the two nations adhere to the provisions of the 2001 Treaty on the Fundamentals of Relations and Principles of Cooperation between Russia and Iran. That treaty was initially signed for ten years and has been automatically extended in five-year increments.
On January 14, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement will be signed after talks between the presidents on January 17. Peskov underscored the importance Moscow places on the upcoming signing of the document. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also emphasized that the agreement is not directed against any third countries.
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Based on TASS materials