TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyeda Alabha Araguchi traveled to Moscow on Thursday to deliver the leader of the Islamic Revolution to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In a statement to Iran’s national television, the Moscow country’s ambassador explained in detail what Ayatollah contained the message of Ali Khamenei and why it was important.
“The message from the leader to Putin was not merely personal communication. He also conveyed a broader message to the international community. With his message, he emphasized that Iran will maintain ties with a friendly country,” Qasem Jalali responded, adding that Putin “issued that Moscow’s “relationships with other countries will not affect relations with Iran.”
Iran’s foreign policy is based on dignity, wisdom and practicality, Jalali said. “Country is approaching diplomacy in an independent and balanced way with all countries.”
In his remarks to the Russian media in Moscow, Iran’s top diplomats highlighted the timing of his visit, which took place a day before Tehran and Washington joined indirect nuclear talks in Rome.
“My trip to Moscow today highlights our commitment to relations with Russia one day before the second round of indirect negotiations with the United States,” Aragut said. “Don’t forget your friends during difficult times. I supported them when things got tough, and it’s natural to still adjust your position.”
The Foreign Minister said he believes Iran and Russia’s relations were not as strong and close as they are today. “We currently have comprehensive strategic partnership agreements that raise relationships to a strategic level. We have economic cooperation with sanctions in mind and are not waiting for those sanctions to be lifted. Instead, we are actively expanding our relationships under these circumstances.”
Politically, Araguchi pointed out that talks between the two sides are very close. “We share similar views on many international issues. We don’t want to suggest that we agree with everything, but there are definitely some differences. Overall, our positions are consistent and we maintain continuous communication and coordination.”
West hopes to curb Iran-Russia ties
According to Ruhollah Modabber, a Russian expert, Tehran and Moscow’s relationship has deepened into an unprecedented degree of integrity, mutual interest, mutual respect, and an unpleasant situation, especially for some in the West.
Analysts believe propaganda is the main tool in the West in their efforts to separate the two countries. “When it comes to actions against Russia and Iran, fake news is rampant. Some of these works are actually terrifying,” he says, “The West tries to draw out historical events and portray Russia as a hostile and reliable force against the Iranians.
Modavar explained that Russia has taken many steps in the past few years alone, indicating that Iranians are genuine about their bilateral relations with Iran. “Russia is the only permanent resident of the UN Security Council and has publicly called on the United States for its war rhetoric against Iran. Congress also recently ratified the strategic cooperation agreement signed between the two countries in January.
For Russia, Iran holds a significant position due to its geopolitical characteristics and its historical role in the region, he said.
Instead of giving Western Provinces a chance to redeem themselves and betray past misconduct, Modabber belongs to a camp of analysts and experts who believe that their focus should be further strengthened ties with friendly countries such as Russia and China. “Today we have a historic opportunity. Our relationship with our friends will only grow harder and we should not allow Western states to derail the process.”