News - Middle East: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, and agreed to step up efforts to fully implement a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between the two allies. 

Both leaders emphasized that the treaty lays the groundwork for deeper cooperation between Tehran and Moscow in various fields.

“Cooperation within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) would further accelerate and facilitate substantial interactions between the two nations,” the Iranian president stated.

Pezeshkian underscored the importance of working closely with Russia, saying he is personally committed to accelerating joint agreements and clearing any hurdles that might stand in the way.

“Exchange of experience, together with scientific and academic cooperation, between the two countries will synergize the capacities of Iran and Russia. It will shape a platform for the expansion of comprehensive interactions between the two nations,” the Iranian president pointed out.

Pezeshkian also stated that all efforts by the United States and its allies are aimed at consolidating and strengthening unilateralism, emphasizing that international institutions like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) serve as a suitable platform for the promotion of multilateralism.

For his part, Putin conveyed his best wishes and greetings to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

“I would like to emphasize that relations between the two countries, particularly in light of the conclusion and implementation of the long-term comprehensive treaty, are truly friendly and expanding,” the Russian leader said.

Putin pointed to the significant increase in the volume of trade between Russia and Iran in recent months, stating that the continued implementation of the free trade agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union will play a crucial role in further enhancing cooperation between Iran and Russia.

Stressing the importance of the expansion of Moscow-Tehran ties, the Russian president said that the number of Iranian students who are studying at Russian universities has grown dramatically, and the two countries also have numerous joint programs and magnificent cooperation within the framework of cultural events.

The Russian president also pointed to the continuous and regular contacts between the two countries on various regional and international issues, stating that the two nations have constant interactions on Iran's peaceful nuclear activities.

Press TV