Baku, Azerbaijan, March 28. The Chairman of
Russia’s State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin has directed the draft law
on the ratification of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Agreement between Russia and Iran to the relevant Committee on
International Affairs, Trend reports.
The bill was submitted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“This agreement, signed by the Presidents of Russia and Iran,
will strengthen the ties between our two countries, both in terms
of bilateral cooperation and coordination on international
matters,” said Vyacheslav Volodin.
He emphasized that the agreement covers various areas of
collaboration, including industrial and agricultural development,
energy, defense, counterterrorism, education, and cultural
exchange. “We will prioritize the ratification process,” Volodin
added.
The agreement was signed on January 17, 2025, during the visit
of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Moscow. According to the
document, both sides are committed to deepening and expanding their
relations across all areas of mutual interest, strengthening
cooperation in security and defense, and closely coordinating
activities at regional and global levels.