Iran, Russia get closer as 20-year agreement within reach

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh last month announced that a 20-year cooperation agreement with Russia had entered the final stages of development, adding that “permission from the cabinet to conduct negotiations” was being obtained. The two countries in 2001 signed a 10-year cooperation treaty, which has since been extended twice for five-years terms. Against this backdrop, conservative President Ebrahim Raisi is expected to soon embark on a state visit to Russia.  

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