Iran's Envoy: Araghchi-Lavrov Talks to Cover Key Bilateral, Regional, and Nuclear Issues
Tehran - BORNA - Kazem Jalali, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Moscow, emphasized that relations between Tehran and Moscow are reaching a new level, coinciding with the visit of Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi to Russia.
Speaking to the TASS news agency, Jalali stated: "Following the signing and entry into force of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, relations between Iran and the Russian Federation will enter a new phase of development."
Jalali noted that the main focus of the Iranian Foreign Minister's visit to Russia will be on bilateral issues.
The senior Iranian diplomat added: "In addition to bilateral issues, the Foreign Minister will discuss regional and international issues that are of high importance."
The Ambassador also highlighted the areas of common interest in the region, stating: "In our region, both countries share common ground on: the Caucasus agenda, Central Asia, Afghanistan, security issues in the region, and the Caspian Sea."
He further confirmed that the high-ranking Iranian and Russian diplomats will discuss and consult on security issues.
Jalali stressed that in order to successfully translate all provisions of the aforementioned agreement into practical implementation, the parties must engage in dialogue. "It is precisely in this direction, the development of dialogue between our countries, that the Minister is coming to Moscow," he explained.
Referring to other areas of interaction, he said: "Another issue on the international agenda is our cooperation through the United Nations. This also requires us to meet more and discuss key issues related to the international agenda."
According to TASS, the Russian Foreign Ministry had previously reported that Sergey Lavrov and Seyyed Abbas Araghchi plan to discuss current international issues in detail in Moscow, particularly the situation surrounding the Iranian nuclear program.
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