Putin and Pezeshkian sign strategic partnership agreement between Russia and Iran
Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between the two countries on January 17.
The agreement reflects the elevation of bilateral relations between Moscow and Tehran to a new level. The document sets out the legal framework within which the two countries' relations will develop in the long term.
The Russian president called the document "breakthrough" and the tasks set in the new agreement between the two countries ambitious, aimed at developing cooperation.
Putin emphasized that the talks with Pezeshkian were informative and useful.
Earlier in the day, Putin said the new treaty would give the two countries' partnership an additional impetus in all areas. He also pointed out the importance of Pezeshkian's visit to Russia, as his arrival provides an opportunity to discuss all areas of cooperation.
The Iranian president arrived in Moscow on an official visit earlier in the day. Among those welcoming him were the head of Russia's Energy Ministry, Sergei Tsivilev, and representatives of the Foreign Ministry. Pezeshkian laid a wreath of scarlet roses and white lilies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Alexander Garden.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stressed on January 15 that the Comprehensive Partnership Treaty between Russia and the Islamic Republic does not include the creation of a military alliance between Moscow and Tehran, although the document has defense and security clauses.