Putin, Pezeshkian sign Russia-Iran strategic partnership agreement
The Russian and Iranian presidents on Friday signed a "comprehensive strategic partnership treaty". "It is truly a breakthrough document," Russian leader Vladimir Putin said at the signing ceremony, adding that the two heavily sanctioned countries were "united.. in taking our relationship to a new level".
- Diplomacy
- Reuters
- Published Date: 06:11 | 17 January 2025
- Modified Date: 06:11 | 17 January 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement on Friday during Pezeshkian's visit to Moscow.
The signing of the long-awaited agreement is expected to raise concerns in the West, which views both countries as malign influences on the global stage.
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