Tehran, Moscow begin ‘new era’ of strategic partnership as running ‘mega projects’

Iran's ambassador to Russia stressed the strategic ties between Iran and Russia started a "new phase" leading both countries to work on multiple mega infrastructure projects.

News ID: 5979

Date: 11 February 2025 - 11:31

TABNAK, Feb 11: Kazem Jalali made the remarks during a ceremony marking the 46th anniversary of the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Moscow's Lotte hotel.

He expressed satisfaction with developing cooperation between Iran and Russia in different sectors, saying both countries' leaders have a serious will to strengthen bilateral ties.

Jalali also referred to a recent visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Moscow, where he signed an agreement on a comprehensive strategic partnership between Iran and Russia.

"Tehran-Moscow relations have entered a new phase of strategic, comprehensive, and long-term cooperation in various cultural, political, defense, economic, commercial, monetary, banking, transportation, energy, agriculture, environmental, scientific, technological, medical, pharmaceutical, and academic fields," he said.

"Within this framework, numerous mega and, of course, infrastructure projects are being defined and implemented."

Meanwhile, the Iranian ambassador described the 20-year "historic document" signed by Tehran and Moscow as a "turning point" in relations, noting that it will be a roadmap for strengthening ties in the medium and long term.

The Islamic Republic and the Russian Federation are aware of opportunities to further expand their trade, he said, hoping that the implementation of the documents inked in 2024 will boost economic relations in short run.

Close ties between Iran and Russia herald multilateralism on the path towards justice, peace, and security, while the hegemonic system, led by the United States, has put unilateralism at the forefront of its policies, he added.

'Multipolar world order'

He said current developments clearly show that the global system has been undergoing a structural transition from a unipolar order to a multipolar one, with emerging powers shaping the new world order.

Kazemi further emphasized that Iran has adopted a balanced strategy in its foreign policy, saying the country has an unwavering commitment to the security of all countries in the region and considers foreign interference to be the main source of regional tensions.

Cooperation with independent world powers such as Russia, China and India, as well as interaction with organizations like the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), the group of Developing Eight (D-8) countries, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the BRICS group of emerging economies, as well as the Eurasian Economic Union, mark a major step towards securing national interests and security, expanding economic diplomacy, and subsequently redefining Iran's position in a mulitipolar and just world order, he pointed out.

Iran and Russia, both subject to illegal Western sanctions, have over the past years deepened their cooperation in a range of areas.