Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Tehran on Tuesday for talks with senior Iranian officials aiming to boost bilateral ties and cooperation on global issues.
Lavrov landed in the Iranian capital a day after holding talks with his Turkish counterpart in Ankara.
Russian foreign minister will discuss regional and bilateral issues with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, in Tehran.
“A special focus will be on further efforts to boost mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation about the implementation of key joint projects in the fields of energy and transport,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The ministry said they would also discuss the latest developments in Syria and Yemen, as well as the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and major powers.
The nuclear deal collapsed after Washington withdrew it during President Donald Trump’s first term in 2018 and reimposed sanctions. After his return to office this year, Trump reinstated his policy of “maximum pressure” against Iran.
As part of their strategic partnership, Iran and Russia have agreed to work together to mitigate the impacts of coercive economic measures by the US and its European allies.
Meanwhile Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov in an interview with IRNA emphasised the importance of strong relations and partnership with Iran for Russia, adding that Russian officials are eager to assist in resolving significant issues, including the nuclear program.
He said that the cooperation between Iran and Russia is independent of the relations between the Kremlin and the White House.
