Massoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasized the importance of developing bilateral cooperation during his meeting with Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, on the sidelines of the eighth summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow. This meeting took place on Tuesday, October 27, 2023 (5 Aban 1402).
Development of Cooperation in Various Fields
Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for Russia's ongoing hosting and support in political, security, and economic areas, and expressed satisfaction that bilateral trade exchanges are on an upward and growing trend. He also pointed out the necessity of strengthening multilateralism and expanding cooperation among sanctioned countries in light of the unilateral actions of the United States in the region.
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The President of Iran stated: "Regional countries, without dependence on the United States, have the full capability and will to resolve regional challenges internally." These statements reflect the mutual will of the two countries to expand relations in various sectors.
Statistics on Bilateral Trade between Iran and Russia
Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, announced during this meeting that the trade volume between Russia and Iran increased by 10.4 percent in the first eight months of the year 2026. This increase indicates a positive trend in the economic relations of the two countries, which could lead to further development of cooperation in the future.
Putin also referred to the construction of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran and stated that Russia is fulfilling all its commitments within the framework of joint projects with Iran. These projects are considered a symbol of long-term cooperation between the two countries and can help strengthen Iran's energy infrastructure.
In conclusion, the President of Russia expressed hope for positive developments in the Middle East region, described the Gas Exporting Countries Forum as constructive, and stated that Russia is always pleased to host the President of Iran.
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