NewsIran-Russia pact focuses on trade, limits military ties

Iran-Russia pact focuses on trade, limits military ties

The comprehensive partnership agreement between Moscow and Tehran does not foresee the creation of a military alliance between the countries, said Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi in an interview with the IRNA agency.

Iran helped Putin. They do not recognize the annexation of Ukraine.
Iran helped Putin. They do not recognize the annexation of Ukraine.
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Mateusz Czmiel

"The agreement includes cooperation in the fields of security and defence, but it is not intended to create a military alliance," said Aragchi. He emphasized that the agreement pays particular attention to the economy and trade, and its sole purpose is to improve relations between Russia and Iran, without intending to oppose any third party.

Partnership agreement with Moscow

Earlier, Iran's ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, stated that the comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Moscow and Tehran would be signed during Iranian President Masud Pezeszkian's visit to the Russian capital.

The agreement is expected to be in force for 20 years. The document comprises a total of 47 articles, encompassing all areas of bilateral cooperation.

Iran will not recognize Ukraine's annexation

Jalali emphasized that during the preparation of the agreement, special attention was given to "balance, principles of sovereignty, and respect for the territorial integrity of states". At the same time, according to "Middle East Eye", the document does not foresee Russia's recognition of Crimea and other annexed territories of Ukraine.

Pezeszkian will visit Russia on Friday, January 17, after his visit to Tajikistan. The Kremlin announced that the agreement between both countries would be signed after talks between Putin and Pezeszkian. The document was ready in the fall, but its signing was postponed due to the death of Iran's president, Ebrahim Ra’isi.

According to "The Times," before Pezeszkian's visit to Russia, there were multiple secret visits from the advisor to Iran's supreme leader, Ali Larijani, who might have been seeking assistance in implementing the nuclear program and strengthening the air defence system. Intelligence sources highlighted that Russia might cross previously established "red lines" regarding Iran's nuclear program due to its strong dependency on supplies of Iranian missiles and drones.

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