SAEDNEWS: Iran and Russia Pledge to Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Advance Joint Projects in Moscow
According to Saednews, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met on the sidelines of the eighth summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) to review bilateral relations, assess joint projects and discuss regional developments.
President Pezeshkian thanked Russia for its continued political, security and economic support, noting the steady growth in bilateral trade.
He said unilateral US actions highlighted the need for stronger multilateral cooperation and closer ties among countries facing sanctions. He also stressed that regional countries had the capacity and determination to address their challenges independently, without relying on the United States.
The Iranian president said Moscow and Tehran could expand cooperation across science, economics, industry, culture, security and defense. He highlighted cultural festivals held in Moscow, Kazan and Astrakhan and announced that Iran had granted the necessary permits for Russia’s state broadcaster to open a representative office in the country. He also welcomed plans to hold reciprocal cultural and media exhibitions in Tehran.
President Putin said trade between Russia and Iran had risen by 10.4 percent during the first eight months of 2026. He confirmed that construction of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant was continuing and emphasized that Russia was fulfilling its commitments under joint projects with Iran.
The Russian president also expressed hope for positive developments in the Middle East, described the GECF summit as constructive and said Russia was always pleased to welcome the Iranian president.
