TEHRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a statement that as of October 2, 2025, the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s treaty on comprehensive strategic partnerships is legally binding.
“The conclusions of the treaty reflect the will of the leaders of both countries to further deepen and strengthen relations in all areas of mutual interest, based on mutual respect, neighbors and common interest in all areas of mutual interest,” read the statement.
“The Iran-Russia treaty on comprehensive strategic partnerships is a milestone in the history of relations between the two countries and envisages an upgrade of the heartfelt connections between the two countries in various areas of mutual interest,” the statement also read.
“By specifying the priorities of sectors and cooperation between the two countries, this important document draws a bright framework for strengthening relations in different diplomacy, economy, trade, science, science, science, investment, defense culture and other fields, lays the foundation for coordination and synergy that serves mutual and mutual benefits, and lays the foundation for increased cooperation to promote international peace and security responses, for the battle between international stages and ordinary threats and future expansion of peace and security,” the statement said.
“Recognizing the fundamental importance of protecting the principles and objectives of the UN Charter to protect international peace and security, Iran and Russia cannot afford to make efforts to protect multilateralism and respect for international law, including strengthening cooperation within organizations that adds multilateral mechanisms and statement frameworks and statements.”
The Russian Foreign Ministry has also announced that the treaty will be officially enacted and mark a landmark of bilateral relations.
The Iran-Russia treaty on comprehensive strategic partnerships, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masuud Pezeshkian on January 17, 2025, is a treaty for improving relations between the two countries.
Under this agreement, Iran and Russia aim to significantly strengthen their collaboration across all sectors: defense, energy, finance, transportation, industry, agriculture, culture, science and technology. The treaty marks a turning point and opens a new chapter of the interaction between the two sides.
“The treaty reflects the strategic choices at the highest level of Russian and Iranian political leadership aimed at strengthening comprehensive friendship and good neighbors,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Moscow also emphasizes that this development is a key fork in the history of relations between the two countries, and that it will upgrade the partnership to a new level.
The treaty is considered a reflection of the strategic alignment between Russia and Iran. It aims to support cooperation in all aspects, including the economy and military.