The launch of the Iranian Free Trade Agreement and the Eurasia Economic Union soon

According to RCO News Agency, Alexei Dedov is an extraordinary ambassador to the Russian Federation in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The diplomat spoke in an exclusive conversation with Brix TV (TV Brix) about Russia and Iran’s cooperation in trade, culture and tourism.

He graduated from the Moscow Iernational Relations Institutes in 2007 and has been diplomatic since then. He has been active in various positions in the Russian Foreign Ministry and abroad.

Iran -Russia trade growth by 5 % in year 2

During an ierview, the Russian diplomat answered the question of how you evaluate the curre state of bilateral trade between Russia and Iran. Dedov was also asked, given that the two couries have almost completely turned to national currency settlemes, what are the prospects in the coming years?

“The trade between Russia and Iran generally shows a positive trend, but it’s too early to talk about its full capacity,” Alexei Dedov said. The volume of trade in Iran and Russia is expected to increase by about 2 perce in year 2 (which was $ 1.5 billion). We expect the meeting of the Permane Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation of Iran and Russia, which will be planned for the coming mohs and will be held in Russia, to accelerate the process. “We expect the volume of bilateral trade to increase by the end of this year.”

Russian Mir Cards will soon be accepted in Iran

The Russian diplomat added: “The creation of a joi veure infrastructure and the transition to bilateral bilateral settlemes with national currencies is foreseen in Article 5 of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran (January 1). The two couries have almost completely settled to settle equations in national currencies through their financial and banking systems. Russia has begun accepting Iran’s acceleration system cards. Russian Mir cards are expected to be launched in Iran in the near future. “All of these measures will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the trade and economic relations between the two couries, facilitate business operations, and expand economic cooperation.”

Iran accesss the $ 5 million market for the Eurasian Economic Union

Question: On December 5, Iran received the status of the Eurasian Economic Union and is expected to be implemeed soon. How do you think this agreeme can facilitate Iran’s trade relations with union member states?

“The free trade agreeme between the Eurasia and Iran Economic Union was confirmed by the Iranian Guardian Council on March 5,” Alexei Dedov said in an ierview with TV Brix. Thanks to this, we can talk about the start of this agreeme in the near future. The Eurasian Economic Union today is a market with a population of 5 million, providing prefereial conditions for importing goods, simple customs procedures and easy technical regulations. The same conditions are provided for the Iranian market for exporters of Eurasian Economic Union member states. “This is a completely useful bilateral cooperation that provides people’s ierests.”

Iran -Russia’s cultural cooperation; Great eves are on the way

Question: How can a comprehensive strategic strategic partnership signed between the presides of Iran and Russia how can affect cultural, scieific and educational cooperation?

The Russian diplomat poied out: “Article 4 of this treaty emphasizes the developme of more relations in the field of culture and art and provides favorable conditions for the activity of the Russian Cultural Ceer in Tehran, in accordance with the April 5 agreeme on the establishme and conditions of cultural ceers. Rossotrudnichestvo’s office is trying to find a suitable place for the ceer. This year’s key eve will be to hold Russian cultural days in Iran. These eves are planned for June. “

Scieific and technology cooperation between Iran and Russia; Develop long -term relationships on the agenda

“It is importa that this docume emphasizes the focus of the parties to the developme of long -term and constructive relations in the field of higher education, science and technology,” said Alexei Dedov. Participatory relations between the educational institutions of the two couries are established, joi scieific, technical and research projects are implemeed, and seminars, conferences and specialized exhibitions are held. Therefore, this agreeme, on the one hand, confirms the curre state of relations and, on the other hand, provides the basis for more productive cooperation in the cultural, scieific and educational fields.

Developme of Bushehr Power Pla; Priority of Tehran -Moscow Relations

Question: According to Russian Preside Vladimir Putin, the construction of second and third units of Bushehr nuclear power pla is one of the priority areas in Moscow -Tehran relations. Is there a plan to execute other joi projects, including in the energy sector?

“Yes, peaceful nuclear energy projects, including the construction of the second and third units of Bushehr power pla, are in the process of implemeation,” the Russian diplomat said. There is also a cooperation in the field of medical isotopes, and through this cooperation, our coury supports Iranian friends in advanced medical developme and provides access to new methods of diagnosing and treating various diseases. “This cooperation enhances the level of treatme of paties.”

Russian gas on the way to Iran; The strategic agreeme is being implemeed

“I would like to refer to a strategic understanding note, which was signed in June between Iran and Russia to organize Russian natural gas to Iran through the pipeline,” he told TV. Currely, the implemeation of the agreeme is underway. Russia is also involved in Iranian oil field developme projects. Other initiatives include the North-South Iernational Transport Corridor and the construction of the Rasht-Astara Railway section as part of its western branch. “

A 5 % increase in Iranian tourists in Russia; E -visa paved the way

Question: In year 2, Iranian and Russian officials launched a non -visa group tourism exchange program between the two couries. Is there a plan to expand a visa -free travel plan to other passenger groups?

“Currely, visa -free travel regulations are applied to tourist groups from 1 to 4 people,” the Russian Federation’s ambassador to Iran said. There is no specific plan to expand these categories. Overall, bilateral tourism has increased by 2 perce in year 2. The number of Iranian tourists in Russia has increased significaly (6,000, a 5 perce increase over the same number of years). At the same time, 6,000 Russian tourists have visited Iran. Approximately 6,000 Iranians arrived in Russia through a visa -free travel mechanism, while the number of Russian tourists traveling to Iran was 4. “The electronic visa format is also active for Iranians, which has traveled to Russia more than 6,000 last year.”

Brix’s key role in consolidating Iran -Russia relations

Question: How do you evaluate Brix’s role in strengthening Iran -Russia relations?

The Russian ambassador said Brix is ​​an importa iernational platform for cooperating with Iranian partners.

“The values ​​of this structure, including respect for iernational law, national sovereigy and mutual ierest, are fully endorsed by Moscow and Tehran,” the recognition of each coury’s definitive right to choose its developme path, as well as mutual aid, as well as mutual assistance. Our Iranian friends have repeatedly expressed their ierest in collaborating on the innovative sectors of economics and have shown their readiness to share experiences in some areas. We fully support them. “

The end of the message