Russia and Iran have made progress toward a comprehensive cooperation agreement, and Moscow is eager to see it signed as soon as possible, according to Zamir Kabulov, the Russian President's Special Representative for Afghanistan and Director of the Foreign Ministry's Second Asia Department, as reported by TASS.
Currently, the draft agreement is in the process of being finalized and agreed upon by both parties. Kabulov stated that it's normal for such a significant interstate treaty to require time for harmonization of various points within the draft.
When asked about potential signing deadlines, Kabulov emphasized that "the sooner, the better." He further explained that the comprehensive nature of the agreement necessitates thorough coordination among specialized ministries and agencies from both countries, which is a time-consuming process.
Previously, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani confirmed that Russia and Iran had exchanged a draft of the comprehensive cooperation agreement, and the document's text is currently under consideration by working groups. Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali also highlighted that the agreement covers various areas of bilateral cooperation, including politics, security, culture, and defense.
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Based on materials from TASS