Iranian Parliament ratifies Strategic Partnership Agreement with Russia

Chairman of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on June 15 sent the approved Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with Russia to Iranian President Masoud Peseshkian.

"Chairman of the Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf sent the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and By the Russian Federation," RIA Novosti quotes the document.

According to the new agreement, the countries will expand bilateral relations in those areas of mutual interest.

In addition, the states plan to strengthen cooperation in security and defense issues and interact at the regional and global levels.

Earlier, on April 16, the Federation Council ratified the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement of the Russian Federation and Iran. It provides that the countries will develop equal and mutually beneficial cooperation in the fields of politics, defense, economy, security, trade, investment, as well as energy, infrastructure, transport and communications.

Prior to that, on April 8, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between Russia and Iran was ratified by deputies of the State Duma. It was noted that the Russian Federation and Iran is committed to close coordination of activities at the regional and global levels. The treaty was submitted to the State Duma for ratification on March 26 by Russian President Vladimir Putin.