Mon. Feb 17th, 2025

News – Russian Government


From the transcript:

M. Mishustin:
Greetings, dear Mr. President. We met last September in Tehran. And I am glad to see you again.

Your visit to Russia is of historical significance. You and President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin will sign the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran. A new big agreement will lay a solid foundation for the development of our cooperation in the long term.

I would like to emphasize that Russian-Iranian relations, which are based on the principles of friendship, mutual respect and consideration of each other’s interests, are aimed at the future. And the Russian Government will ensure the strict implementation of all decisions that you make at the highest level.

Our trade turnover is growing steadily. It increased by 17% last year. We also welcome Iran’s receipt of observer status in the Eurasian Economic Union. This will happen after the free trade agreement comes into force. This status provides the most favorable regime for mutual trade and the implementation of all operational projects.

Our governments are actively working in the transport sector – this is primarily the international North-South transport corridor and in the energy sector. We are expanding cooperation in education. More than 9 thousand Iranian students study in Russia. Tourist exchanges show positive dynamics. We have a visa-free regime for group tourist trips. We also continue to hold Russian and Iranian Culture Days, tours of creative groups, Cinema Weeks, and exhibitions. Citizens of our countries get to know each other’s rich culture, history and spiritual life. This, of course, helps strengthen friendship and good neighborliness between Russia and Iran.

Dear Mr. President, the floor is yours.

M. Pezeshkian
(as translated): Good afternoon again, dear Mr. Mishustin! Dear colleagues!

I am very glad to have the opportunity to meet with you today. Indeed, it is very good news that we are going to sign a big agreement today. I am confident that this agreement will open a new, lasting chapter in our bilateral relations.

We in Iran are determined to implement all agreements that we reached yesterday or will reach today. I must inform you that the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution has given us instructions to strictly implement all the agreements reached. And I would also like to assure you of this.

I would also like to especially note that within the framework of this visit, not only a big agreement is expected, but there were also other agreements that our colleagues were involved in.

As for our cooperation within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union, I am deeply convinced that our presence within this association will give great impetus to the development of bilateral relations.

I was also informed literally today that you have responded to our invitation and will take part in the economic forum of the Caspian states. I am sure that we will have another meeting there and talk about other projects.

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