Russian and Iranian FMs discuss new comprehensive treaty

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani discussed work on a comprehensive cooperation agreement between the countries, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Emphasis at the talks was placed on the importance of continuing efforts to form strategic partnership between Russia and Iran in line with the political guidelines that were set by the leaders of the countries.

The talks also reaffirmed the commitment to unconditional implementation of all projects and areas of cooperation that were agreed under the government of Ebrahim Raisi.

"An in-depth exchange of views was held on major international and regional issues of mutual interest, including interaction within BRICS and the SCO," the statement reads.

According to the ministry, particular attention was paid to finalizing the text of a new comprehensive interstate treaty, the main parameters of which have been agreed by both sides.