Iran, Russia being prepared for Joint Economic Committee meeting

TEHRAN- Russian Energy Minister Sergey Yevgenyevich Tsivilyov visited Iran’s Embassy in Moscow to meet with Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali. The meeting resulted in an agreement to hold the 18th meeting of the two countries’ Joint Economic Committee during April 22-24.

Iran’s non-oil export to Russia increases 17%

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s non-oil export to Russia increased by 17 percent during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, the spokesperson for the Trade Development Committee of the House of Industry, Mining, and Trade announced.

Tehran, Moscow agree to expand aviation cooperation

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Minister of Transport and head of the Civil Aviation Organization, Hossein Pourfarzaneh, met in Moscow with Dmitry Yadrov, Russia’s Deputy Minister of Transport and head of Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency.

‘Iranian goods competitive in Russian market’

TEHRAN – Russian Consul General in Iran Andrei Zhiltsov said Iranian products offer competitive pricing, quality, and variety, making them strong contenders against Chinese and Turkish goods in the Russian market.

Tehran, Moscow to expand mining cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia are set to establish a joint committee to oversee the implementation of a mining and mineral industries cooperation agreement, according to the head of Iran’s Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).

CBI chief visits Russia to boost banking ties

TEHRAN – Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin traveled to Yekaterinburg, Russia, to meet with his Russian counterpart and advance monetary and banking cooperation between the two countries, as well as discuss continued collaboration within the BRICS group.

Tehran, Moscow reach agreements on rail, air, sea, and road transport

TEHRAN - Iran's Transport and Urban Development Minister outlined key agreements between the presidents of Iran and Russia, covering rail, air, sea, and road transport for both goods and passengers.

What does the Russia-Iran strategic partnership treaty encompass?

The Treaty on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran builds upon an agreement that was signed between the two countries in 2001 and subsequently extended for two five-year periods.

By Ebrahim Fallahi

Iran-Russia comprehensive agreement: outcomes and implications

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Russia's capital Moscow on Friday, January 17, to strengthen ties between the two regional powers. His visit marks the beginning of an official strategic partnership with President Vladimir Putin, focusing on boosting bilateral cooperation in energy, economy, and technology sectors.

Iran-Russia trade reaches $1.9b in 9 months

TEHRAN - Iran’s Customs Administration (IRICA) has reported that non-oil trade between Iran and Russia reached 3.447 million tons of goods, valued at $1.902 billion, during the first nine months of the current Iranian year (March 20- December 20, 2024), IRIB reported.

TCCIMA signs cooperation MOU with Iran-Russia Joint Chamber

TEHRAN - In a meeting at the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA), aimed at fostering strategic collaboration to enhance private sector trade with Russia and addressing challenges faced by economic operators, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between the TCCIMA and the Iran-Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce.

Iran, Russia launch new transport projects to boost trade

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have initiated the implementation of two major transit-logistics projects aimed at enhancing trade routes and reducing cargo transport times. The projects include the Ulyanovsk-Astara rail corridor and the Volga-Caspian Sea river route, which are expected to cut delivery times from 21 days to seven.

Putin praises strengthening economic ties with Iran

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted the stability and reliability of trade and economic relations with Iran, expressing optimism about further growth in bilateral trade volumes.

Strengthening ties with Russia, BRICS, SCO central to Iran’s policy

TEHRAN – Iran prioritizes expanding cooperation with regional powers and international organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS, according to Kazem Jalali, Iran’s Ambassador to Russia.

Iran-Russia defense, security ties to expand under pending strategic pact

TEHRAN – Russia's deputy foreign minister has revealed that a forthcoming comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between Tehran and Moscow will encompass defense and security cooperation, marking a significant expansion of bilateral ties.

Iran, Russia determined to develop ties at maximum level: VP

TEHRAN - Iranian Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has announced Tehran and Moscow's strong determination to strengthen bilateral relations to the maximum level, Shana reported.

Russia, Iran almost completely shift to national currencies: Kremlin

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have been using national currencies in more than 96 percent of their mutual payments, the Kremlin’s press service said on the verge of the meeting between presidents of the two countries to be held on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan.

Tehran, Moscow call for strengthening economic ties

TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Abdolnasser Hemmati and Russia's Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov have called for strengthening economic ties between the two countries.

Iran, Russia discuss expansion of ties in car industry

TEHRAN – A group of manufacturers from Iran and Russia have discussed ways to strengthen exchanges in the spare parts and automotive manufacturing sectors in a meeting on the sidelines of the MIMS Automobility Moscow 2024, IRNA reported.

Iran’s Qeshm and Russia’s Krasnodar sign ‘sisterhood’ MOU

TEHRAN - The Iranian Qeshm island in the Persian Gulf and Russia’s Krasnodar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish sister- city relationships in a ceremony hosted by the Russian side.

Iranian military delegation arrives in Russia for Army-2024 expo

TEHRAN- A prominent Iranian delegation has arrived in Russia to participate in the 10th international military-technical forum “Army-2024.” 

Russia’s VTB to take part in Iran’s Finex 2024

TEHRAN - Russia’s VTB Bank will participate in the 14th International Exhibition of Exchange, Bank and Insurance (Iran Finex 2024), according to the secretary of the policy-making council of the exhibition.

Iran-Russia cooperation will continue to grow: Putin

TEHRAN – Russia’s willingness to promote mutual cooperation with Iran is unwavering, declared Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting with Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on the sidelines of the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum. 

Tehran-Moscow strategic co-op. deal on final stage: Russian envoy

TEHRAN - The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Iran has announced that Tehran and Moscow are finalizing their strategic cooperation treaty.

Iran, Russia universities agree on joint work for de-dollarization

TEHRAN - Presidents of Imam Hossein University (AS) and Plekhanov University of Economics of Russia signed a memorandum of cooperation and agreed to work together in the field of de-dollarization.

Isfahan to receive Russian tourists with open arms

TEHRAN – In an effort to extend its tourism market, Isfahan played hostess to a group of Russian travel insiders on Wednesday.

Iran, Russia sign MOU on energy cooperation

TEHRAN - A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Tehran and Moscow for the transfer of Russian gas to Iran on Thursday, Shana reported.