Putin and Pezeshkian meet in Tianjin

Russian President Vladimir Putin held the meeting with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in China on September 1.

The Russian President said that the mutual trade turnover between Russia and Iran surged by 11.4% over the first half of 2025.

"The mutual trade turnover is growing steadily. It increased by 13% as of the end of 2024 and added 11.4% more during the first six months of this year," Putin said.

According to the head of state, trips from Russia to Iran and from Iran to Russia are becoming increasingly popular.

"The number of tourist trips is growing. Growth totaled 13% in 2024," Putin said.

The Iranian President told the Russian leader that he will personally ensure that agreements with Moscow are implemented.

"I am personally overseeing the execution of all agreements reached between our nations and will make sure that nothing stands in the way of that," Pezeshkian said.

The Iranian president also expressed confidence that, once implemented, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement will boost trade and expand cooperation across all sectors.

"Of course, the free trade agreement between Iran and the EAEU will also provide an additional impetus for the development of our relations," Pezeshkian said.