Iran and Russia step up cooperation after signing a strategic agreement

17:15 - 17.12.2025


December 17, Fineko/abc.az. Bilateral relations between Iran and Russia have significantly expanded and received a new impetus after the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, ABC.AZ informs, quoting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

The most active cooperation is developing in the economy, energy and transport, the key project remains international corridor North-South, including the construction of Rasht-Astara railway line worth €1.6 billion, which the parties are implementing jointly.