Baku, Azerbaijan, April 18. Russia and Iran
have strengthened their cooperation since the West imposed
unilateral sanctions, long before the Comprehensive Strategic
Partnership Agreement was signed or ratified, said Russian Foreign
Minister Sergey Lavrov, Trend reports.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Iranian Foreign
Minister Abbas Araghchi, Lavrov emphasized that their collaboration
began from the very first days of the sanctions.
He pointed out that despite the formalities of the agreement,
their partnership had already been solidified through practical
steps, such as financial and banking systems, logistics chains, and
other mechanisms that protect both countries’ trade and investments
from illegal restrictions.
Lavrov stressed that while political work on the international
stage continued, Russia and Iran had been consistently and
effectively enhancing their bilateral ties, with the agreement
simply underscoring their unwavering determination to further
develop their strategic friendship in all areas.