Al-Monitor: The partnership between Iran and Russia has deepened
Referring to the topics of the rece high-level consultation of the Russian delegation with the Iranian authorities during their trip to Tehran, the American media stated that the two couries have increased the volume of bilateral trade despite the pressure of Western sanctions, and their partnership is also based on deeper strategic considerations. has been
According to Isna, the American media wrote that the trip of a high-ranking Russian delegation to Tehran to negotiate with Iranian officials took place at a crucial time when both sides were under foreign sanctions and the developmes in the region made them need each other more than ever.
Al-Monitor wrote in a report about this: “Vitaly Savelev” and “Alexei Overchuk”, the Russian Deputy Prime Ministers, we to Tehran on Monday to consult with the Preside, “Massoud Mezikian” and his first deputy, “Mohammedreza Aref”. One of the main topics on their agenda was the status of the North-South Iernational Pass, a 7,200-kilometer route that aims to connect Russia, India, Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ceral Asia, and Europe.
The trip of the high-ranking Russian delegation to Tehran to negotiate with the Iranian authorities was made at a decisive mome
In the meeting with Savilif, Medeshian said that “Iran is determined to help complete this crossing”.
He was referring to a part of this crossing located in Iran, which includes a rail route between the cities of Rasht and Astara.
Vitaly Savelev, Minister of Transport and Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, and Alexei Overchuk, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, in Tehran.
In this meeting, Savliv also confirmed that Russia has “guaraeed the financing” and has coordinated the measures regarding the Rasht-Astara railway line with the Republic of Azerbaijan. He expressed his confidence that this rail route will make it possible to transfer “15 million tons” of cargo between Iran and Russia.
In the coinuation of this article, it is stated: In this trip, the comprehensive strategic partnership agreeme between Iran and Russia was discussed, the implemeation of which has lasted for 20 years.
In this regard, Ismail Baqaei, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told the media that this agreeme is to be finalized on January 20, 2025. According to him, the delays should not be ierpreted as delaying the implemeation of this agreeme.
The meeting of “Vitaly Saveliev”, the Minister of Transport and Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, in a meeting with “Mohammedreza Aref” in Tehran.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in October that Moscow has completed its part in the agreeme and is waiting for some administrative work from Tehran. According to Iranian and Russian sources, the preside of Iran is scheduled to go to Russia for the final signing of the agreeme in January, although the exact date has not yet been determined.
The latest statistics published by Iran have shown the growth of trade volume between Iran and Russia. This amou has increased by 14% compared to last year and reached 3.3 billion dollars
Referring to the coinuation of economic relations and commercial exchanges between the two couries, this News website wrote: The latest statistics published by Iran show the growth of the volume of commercial exchanges between Iran and Russia. This amou has grown by 14% compared to last year and has reached 3.3 billion dollars, which indicates the increasing willingness of the parties to deal with the impact of economic pressures imposed on them.
Russia has also expressed optimism about the free trade agreeme between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union, which was approved by Iran’s Islamic Council on Sunday. Moscow hopes to save 300 million dollars a year in customs tariffs with the implemeation of this agreeme.
In another part of this report, it is also meioned that the partnership between Tehran and Moscow has deepened due to some strategic calculations and strengthened their military cooperation.
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