(Update) Key Takeaways: Putin and Pezeshkian on the Russia-Iran strategic partnership agreement:

Following the high-level Russia–Iran talks, Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian signed the Agreement on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

[The Treaty] sets ambitious goals and outlines guidelines for strengthening bilateral cooperation in the long term across political and security matters, in trade and investment, and cultural and humanitarian affairs. A true breakthrough, this document is aimed at creating the conditions for stable and sustainable development of Russia and Iran, as well as the entire Eurasian region – Putin.

Key takeaways from Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s press conference after talks with Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian:

🔹Russia attaches the utmost importance to further strengthening friendly relations with Iran;

🔹Ties between the two countries are large-scale and mutually beneficial;

🔹The Russia-Iran partnership treaty aims to create conditions for stable and sustainable development;

🔹The pace of economic cooperation between Russia and Iran is growing;

🔹The new treaty between Russia and Iran sets ambitious goals and is a truly breakthrough document for the stable development of both countries and the entire region;

🔹Energy issue is an important aspect of bilateral relations;

🔹The development of the North-South international corridor opens up new opportunities for transportation cooperation;

🔹The construction of two new Bushehr nuclear power plant units will significantly contribute to strengthening Iran’s energy security.

Takeaways from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian‘s joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin:

🔹A treaty with Russia will open a new major chapter in relations between the two countries;

🔹Iran supports the resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine;

🔹The BRICS and SCO provide new opportunities for cooperation;

🔹Iran hopes that the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will be implemented after the conclusion of an agreement between Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas;

🔹Russia and Iran have agreed to refrain from actions like Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and Syria;

🔹Russia and Iran can cooperate without outside interference, the countries do not need to listen to advice from across the ocean.

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KEY PROVISIONS

🔹Russia and Iran reaffirm their commitment to the development of military-technical cooperation and view it as an important component of global security;

🔹Both countries agree to closely cooperate in conducting joint military exercises;

🔹Russia and Iran have agreed to hold annual meetings of relevant working bodies to develop military-technical cooperation;

🔹In case of an attack on one of the countries, the other party will refrain from providing assistance to the aggressor in any way that could prolong the aggression;

🔹Russia and Iran will cooperate in combating international terrorism, as well as other challenges and threats;

🔹The two countries will cooperate on arms control, disarmament, and international security;

🔹Russia and Iran plan to maintain trade and economic cooperation in all areas of mutual interest;

🔹Russia and Iran aim to expand cooperation, exchange views and experience in space exploration for peaceful purposes;

🔹The countries prohibit the use of their territories for supporting separatist movements that threaten territorial integrity;

🔹Both parties refrain from joining sanctions of third countries against each other and guarantee the non-application of unilateral coercive measures;

🔹Russia and Iran will promote cooperation between media to counter disinformation and negative propaganda;

🔹The countries agree to work together to create a payment infrastructure that is independent of third countries.