Iranian Assistant Foreign Minister Mehdi Safari believes that “Iran and Russia have a strategic relationship, and that there has been a tangible leap in these relations in recent months.”

Safari affirmed, “In line with the decisions taken as a result of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi’s foreign visits,” noting that “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs assumes this responsibility, and called on all authorities to cooperate and coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to to move forward with these programs.”

He also noted that the most important areas of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow are the “energy, trade and transit” sectors, and that concerted efforts of all institutions and executing centers are required in this regard.

The Assistant Foreign Minister expressed satisfaction with the growth of Iranian exports in recent months to both Russia and China, noting that “Russia has prepared a list of goods that it wants to import and Iran is able to supply many of them, which will lead to a noticeable increase in volume. exports in the country.