Russia’s Putin to Hold Talks with Iranian Counterpart Pezeshkian This Week

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who will arrive in Russia for an official visit on January 17, the Kremlin press service announced.

"It is planned to discuss the prospects for further expansion of bilateral cooperation, including in trade, investment, transport, logistics, and culture, as well as current regional and international issues," the press service said, The Caspian Post reports, citing TASS.

Following the talks, the two leaders will sign the Agreement on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and Iran and make statements for the media, the press service added.