Russian foreign minister, Iranian president discuss strategic partnership in Tehran

By Kanyshai Butun

ISTANBUL (AA) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Monday on issues of strategic partnership as well as regional developments.

According to Russia’s Foreign Ministry, Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to help resolve the situation surrounding Iran and briefed his counterparts on contacts he held Sunday in Bahrain, with representatives of countries on the Arabian Peninsula, the ministry said.

The two stressed the need for close coordination on developments in the Middle East, the Gulf, the South Caucasus, and the Caspian Sea, the statement said.

Lavrov and Pezeshkian also noted continued political dialogue and cooperation between government agencies, parliaments, regions, and businesses, while discussing ways to expand trade, economic, and investment ties, including joint transport, logistics, and energy projects.

The ministry said the visit continued political dialogue between Moscow and Tehran and helped identify practical steps to advance bilateral relations and foreign policy cooperation.

Lavrov also held separate talks with Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Mohsen Rezaei. Further details of the meeting were not provided.