Tehran-Moscow Ties Strengthen as Both Countries Align on Key Issues

On Wednesday, the Iranian foreign minister met with his Russian counterpart in Moscow to highlight the strengthening ties and shared positions between their countries.

Abbas Araghchi and Sergei Lavrov headed delegations of their respective countries in a meeting in Moscow on Wednesday, The Caspian Post reports citing Mehr news.

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your invitation to me and my accompanying delegation. As you said, our consultations have always been continuous and close, at all levels," the Iranian foreign minister said in the meeting, adding that "We appreciate Russia's support for Iran during the 12-day war... Relations between Tehran and Moscow are deepening on a daily basis."

Araghchi emphasized that "Fortunately, we have shared positions on many issues, and in the face of America's unilateral policies, our positions are the same. We have always supported each other, and our relations are growing stronger on a daily basis."

The top Iranian diplomat further stated that the energy sector is one of the areas of cooperation between Iran and Russia, and there are many joint initiatives and projects between us on how to deal with sanctions, and how to establish cooperation in the field of transporting and selling gas and oil.

He continued, "We are grateful to Russia's position in condemning the American and Israeli attack on Iran. It is necessary to consult on the future of these developments." He explained more, "Today, we have an opportunity to review the details of our relations in more detail and strengthen coordination. We also have an opportunity to exchange views on regional and international issues."

Araghchi further said, "The presidents of Iran and Russia have met five times in the past year and a half, and Your Excellency and I have met regularly in Moscow, Tehran, and other countries."

He added, "Iranian-Russian relations are characterized by their comprehensiveness and multi-dimensionality, as they include all political, economic, cultural, defense and security fields." He also stressed that "Consultations between Iran and Russia are ongoing and at a high level of cooperation."

A cooperation agreement between the two countries' foreign ministries is scheduled to be signed during the meeting.