Iranian president arrives in Moscow
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Moscow for talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, scheduled to be held later on Friday.
According to a statement on Thursday from the Kremlin, the two leaders are expected to discuss recent developments in the Middle East, such as the Israel-Palestine conflict and the ouster of Syrian President Bashar Assad. The talks will also cover Iran’s nuclear program.
Putin and Pezeshkian are also expected to sign the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, which the Kremlin described as a framework for the long-term development of bilateral relations between Russia and Iran. The document will replace a previous agreement between the two states signed in 2001.
Commenting on the new agreement to RIA Novosti earlier this week, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called it an “important milestone” aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and providing a basis for cooperation in the international arena.
“Iran and Russia, as two large and powerful countries, play a prominent role in shaping the new world order. The signing of the 20-year treaty between Iran and Russia is not just a political document, but also a road map for the future,” he stated, adding that the document is focused on three aspects – economic cooperation, technology, and culture.
Pezeshkian was met in Moscow by a delegation of Russian officials, including Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev and Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko. Shortly after his arrival, the Iranian president took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a national memorial to soldiers who died in World War II.
