Iran, Russia have elevated ties to ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’, says envoy 

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have officially elevated their bilateral relations to a "comprehensive strategic partnership," marking a significant shift in Eurasian geopolitics, according to Russian Ambassador to Tehran Alexey Dedov. 

Iran, Russia advance free trade as Eurasian union finalizes roadmap with Iran

TEHRAN - The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has finalized a roadmap to implement its newly effective free trade agreement with Iran, aimed at boosting direct business engagement and resolving regulatory hurdles.

Tehran, Moscow eye $10b trade target amid push for banking, logistics reforms

TEHRAN – Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has called for financial and regulatory reforms to unlock a surge in bilateral trade with Russia, as the two countries seek to deepen economic ties following the signing of a 20-year strategic cooperation pact.

Iran, Russia sign mapping cooperation agreement at Kazan Forum

TEHRAN — Iran's National Cartographic Center and Russia’s Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastre and Cartography (Rosreestr) have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost bilateral cooperation in mapping technologies.

Iran, Russia launch 2nd phase of card payment network integration

TEHRAN - Iran and Russia have officially launched the second phase of a card payment network integration project, enabling Russian tourists and businesspeople to make purchases at retail outlets across Iran using the Russian “Mir Pay” application.

Iran, Russia agree to hold joint meeting in Makhachkala to advance maritime transport co-op

TEHRAN – Iranian and Russian transport officials have agreed to hold a joint meeting in the Russian port city of Makhachkala within the next two months as part of efforts to operationalize a bilateral maritime transport consortium.

Co-op with Russia, Eurasia to accelerate Iran’s plans for becoming regional energy hub

TEHRAN - Iran has launched negotiations and practical steps to connect to Russia’s gas resources as part of a broader strategy to transform the country into a regional energy hub, the head of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said on Thursday.

Moscow to host 18th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Committee meeting

TEHRAN - The 18th meeting of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Committee will be held in Moscow from April 22 to 24, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation.

Tehran, Moscow to deepen oil cooperation through joint development projects

TEHRAN – Senior Iranian and Russian energy officials have stressed the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the oil sector, focusing on joint development of key oilfields.

Russian businesses invited to actively participate in Iran Expo 2025

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali, on Monday invited Russian companies to actively take part in Iran Expo 2025, the country’s largest trade and export showcase, during a meeting with Sergey Katyrin, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation.

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.