Iran-Russia forthcoming agreement cements anti-Western ties, Ukraine cooperation
Russia and Iran are close to signing a major partnership agreement. The document, however, will fall short of a true alliance, as the two are both partners and competitors.
TBILISI — Iran and Russia are planning to sign a strategic partnership. Initially thought to be inked on the sidelines of the BRICS summit held in Russia’s Kazan this week, the Russian media confirmed on Oct. 18 that the document will be signed in Moscow during a separate visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
The Iranian ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, argued late last week, a separate visit is preferred in order to underscore the importance of the event. Moscow did not specify a date for the separate visit, but Russian media reported it would be sometime this year.
The strategic partnership agreement will replace the older version that was signed in early 2000s and has been renewed since. This previous agreement covered cooperation on nuclear energy, industry, science, technology, agriculture, public health, various fields of economy, energy transportation and politics.
Strengthening ties
