Pezeshkian Calls for Expansion of Iran-Russia Ties to Nullify West Pressure
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged extension of relations between Tehran and Moscow in order to thwart the “sanctions and excessive demands” of the United States and certain Western countries.
During a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow on Friday, the Iranian president stressed that the two countries enjoy various capacities to enhance collaboration.“Iran and Russia can have extensive cooperation in the fields of roads, education, trade, and other areas, and this cooperation can neutralize the sanctions and extremism of the United States and Western countries,” Pezeshkian said.He added that Tehran is determined to expand relations with Moscow, emphasizing that the signing of a long-awaited comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between the two sides will open a “new chapter” in mutual ties.
Mishustin, for his part, highlighted the significance of the strategic partnership cooperation, and stated the two countries are expanding relations in different fields.Referring to the importance of accelerating the implementation of the Rasht-Astara railway section under the North-South international transport corridor project, Mishustin expressed hope that the project will be completed as scheduled.The 162-kilometer Rasht-Astara railway is a strategic transport corridor that will connect the Iranian city of Rasht, near the Caspian Sea, to Astara on the border with Azerbaijan. The project, which is aimed at integrating the transport and information routes of Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India, is carried out within the framework of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).Mishustin expressed his country’s readiness to export gas to Iran and noted that talks have been held with the Iranian oil minister in this regard.
Since Tehran and Moscow enjoy common interests in economic, military and security affairs as well as friendly relationship, they pursue common policies on regional and international developments especially when it comes to taking stances in the face of the United States’ unilateral and interventionist strategies.Iran and Russia have maintained a strategic partnership for many years, with collaboration spanning various fields such as energy, defense and trade.The strategic partnership treaty aims to enhance ties between Iran and Russia in various fields.Iranian officials say Tehran’s relations with Moscow are “strategic and highly beneficial" for both countries.#Iran#Russia
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