Arya News - Relations between Russia and Iran are developing very positively, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
"I would like to note that relations between our countries are developing very positively," Putin said at a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Russia and Iran are discussing cooperation in the field of gas and electricity, as well as are working closely on the Iranian nuclear program at the UN, the president said. Additionally, Russia and Iran are cooperating in various areas, including the Bushehr nuclear power plant and infrastructure development projects, such as the North-South corridor, Putin said.Trade between Iran and Russia increased by 13% last year, and by another 8% this year, Putin said.Tehran is committed to implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with Russia, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said."According to the comprehensive strategic agreement, we are determined to implement all agreements," Pezeshkian said at the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.The Iranian president also thanked Russia for its support of Iran in the international arena.