Tehran – Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov welcomed the recent session of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Cooperation Committee to take a step forward to fostering mutually beneficial partnerships between Moscow and Tehran.
Describing the growing bilateral relationship as “a favorable situation for both parties,” Peskov highlighted the positive trajectory of the relationship and pointed to the undeveloped possibilities in economic cooperation.
“We value the results of the Joint Economic Cooperation Committee between the two countries as positive,” Peskov said in a statement to Iran’s press IRNA. “We consider our relationship with Iran as a partnership and we believe it will serve both parties’ interests.”
Despite facing important international sanctions, Iran and Russia have been strengthening political and economic ties in recent years. Peskov noted that while trade between the two countries is growing, it still does not reflect the full potential of their economic capabilities. He called for further efforts to increase trade volumes and diversify cooperation in various fields.
Earlier this month, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araguchi traveled to Moscow at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. During the visit, Ari Khamenei was a leader of the Islamic Revolution and a personal message from Seyed Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The trip is part of a continuing high-level consultation between the two countries and aims to further strengthen the partnership in the face of shared geopolitical challenges.
In April, President Putin and Pezeshkian signed a 20-year landmark strategic cooperation agreement with Iran, originally inked in January. The comprehensive agreement provides a legal framework for long-term collaboration across a wide range of areas including defense, energy, industry, agriculture, finance, transportation, scientific research, culture and technology.
The key provisions of the contract focus on promoting co-investment in oil and gas exploration and promoting peaceful nuclear energy initiatives. The treaty also envisages the creation of alternative international payment systems that use national currencies in both countries to bypass Western financial mechanisms.
Amid these developments, speculation has been built about the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Iran. Speaking to reporters, Iranian government spokesman Fateme Mohajelani confirmed that preparations for the trip are underway, although final details have not been released yet.
“The trip is under consideration and adjustments are underway,” Mohajelani said. “Once all necessary arrangements have been finalized, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will make an official announcement.”
She emphasized that when the visit was held, it would help to deepen the strategic dialogue between the two countries and provide an opportunity to discuss both regional and international developments. Mohajerani also emphasized that official news about the visit should come from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure accuracy and avoid speculation.
In a statement published by the Russian RIA news agency, Mokhajelani reiterated that Putin’s plans for a trip to Tehran have been actively resolved and preparations are already underway.
The Kremlin has not issued a formal confirmation yet, but it appears that officials from both capitals want to maintain momentum in bilateral relations.