Iran envoy: Raeisi’s Russia visit ‘turning point’ in mutual ties

Iran’s ambassador to Russia said the upcoming visit by President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi to Moscow will be a “turning point” in bilateral relations with Russia.

Kazem Jalali noted that there is no plan for signing a long-term comprehensive cooperation pact during the visit. That’s because the draft of the comprehensive cooperation has been prepared by Iran but the Russian side should also give an opinion about it, IRNA reported.

Jalali further explained that Raeisi will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The talks will focus on mutual, regional and international developments.

The envoy added that Iran and Russia first signed a 20-year cooperation agreement in 2001, which would have expired in 2021. However, he said that the agreement contains a mechanism that allows its automatic extension for another five years if both sides agree to do so.

President Raeisi will leave for Russia in the coming days.

Source: Iran Daily