In a meeting with Russia’s Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, held in Tehran, Iranian president Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of boosting cooperation between Tehran and Moscow to undermine the effectiveness of sanctions and unjust actions against both countries. Pezeshkian highlighted the history of constructive relations between the two sides and expressed the government’s commitment to enhancing the level of relations with Russia.
Shoigu mentioned the preparations for a meeting between the presidents of Iran and Russia on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, and Pezeshkian expressed hope for fruitful discussions and agreements. Shoigu conveyed Russian President Putin’s eagerness to meet with Iranian officials and reaffirmed Russia’s unchanged position on cooperation with Iran on regional issues.
This meeting between Iranian and Russian officials demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing bilateral, regional, and international cooperation. The potential agreements within the frameworks of BRICS, Shanghai, and the Eurasian Economic Union show a promising future for collaboration between Iran and Russia.