The relationship between Russia and Iran has reached a new milestone with the announcement of a landmark Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement. The document, described as transformative, covers a wide range of areas, including defense cooperation, counterterrorism, energy, finance, transport, industry, agriculture, culture, science, and technology. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hailed the agreement as a significant step toward deepening bilateral ties during a press conference in Moscow on January 17.

Welcoming President Pezeshkian to Moscow, Putin emphasized the importance of the visit, calling it a moment of “special significance.” The strategic partnership agreement, he stated, would propel cooperation between the two nations to unprecedented levels. “I am very pleased that this work has been completed. This is important because it will give additional impetus to almost all areas of our cooperation,” Putin said, underscoring the comprehensive nature of the pact.

For his part, Pezeshkian expressed optimism about the future of Iran-Russia relations, describing Russia as a “brotherly and friendly nation.” He noted that the agreement provides a “solid foundation” for expanded cooperation, particularly in critical sectors such as energy and nuclear development. “We have taken great pains to ensure all issues on our side were resolved to make this agreement a reality,” Pezeshkian remarked.

The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement is designed to formalize and expand collaboration between Moscow and Tehran across various spheres. While the full text of the agreement has not been disclosed, officials from both nations have highlighted several key areas:

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