UPDATE – Russian foreign minister arrives in Iran for talks on bilateral ties, regional developments
- Sergey Lavrov expected to meet Iranian president as Moscow, Tehran seek to follow up on bilateral agreement
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- Sergey Lavrov expected to meet Iranian president as Moscow, Tehran seek to follow up on bilateral agreement
UPDATES WITH ARRIVAL, REVISES HEADLINE
By Sahin Demir
ISTANBUL (AA) - ISTANBUL (AA) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Tehran on Monday for an official visit to hold talks with Iranian officials on bilateral relations and regional and international developments, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported
Lavrov is also expected to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the visit, the state broadcaster IRIB said, citing Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei.
Baqaei said the visit is part of ongoing bilateral consultations and efforts to follow up on agreements between the two countries.
Iran and Russia have strengthened political, economic and military cooperation in recent years amid Western sanctions imposed on both countries.
In January 2025, Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a 20-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty in Moscow, covering cooperation in defense, security, energy, trade and transportation.
The agreement also provides for closer coordination on regional and international issues, although it does not establish a mutual defense obligation.
Şahin Demir