UPDATE - Lavrov, Pezeshkian discuss Russia-Iran strategic partnership in Tehran
- Iranian president calls for accelerated implementation of bilateral agreements, prioritizing energy, trade and transport ties
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- Iranian president calls for accelerated implementation of bilateral agreements, prioritizing energy, trade and transport ties
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By Kanyshai Butun
ISTANBUL (AA) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Monday, focusing on their countries’ strategic partnership and regional developments.
Pezeshkian stressed the need to accelerate the implementation of existing agreements, identifying energy, transportation and trade as priorities, according to the Iranian presidency.
He said his upcoming visit to Moscow could help advance bilateral agreements and produce tangible results, particularly in energy, transport and infrastructure.
Pezeshkian also criticized the US-Israeli war against Iran, saying attacks on Iranian infrastructure and the killing of senior officials, scientists and schoolchildren violated international norms, thanking Russia for its support during the conflict.
He called for a regional security framework based on mutual respect, dialogue and cooperation, arguing that US military bases in the region heightened tensions and instability.
Separately, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Lavrov’s visit to Tehran continued political dialogue between Russia and Iran and helped identify practical steps to advance bilateral relations and foreign policy cooperation.
During the visit, Lavrov also met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the ministry said.
Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to help resolve the situation surrounding Iran and briefed Iranian officials on his talks on Sunday in Bahrain with representatives of countries on the Arabian Peninsula, the ministry said.
The ministry said the sides stressed the need for close coordination on developments in the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, the South Caucasus and the Caspian Sea.
They also discussed expanding political, economic and investment cooperation, including joint transport, logistics and energy projects, with continued engagement among government agencies, parliaments, regional authorities and businesses.