Russian, Iranian presidents ink strategic partnership treaty

The Russian and Iranian presidents, Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty. The ceremony was held following the talks in the Kremlin,  TASS reports.

The document is expected to bring relations between Moscow and Tehran to a new level: it enshrines their status as strategic partners. The agreement also establishes a legal framework for the further development of cooperation in the long term.

According to Russian and Iranian officials, the agreement covers all spheres, including defense, counter-terrorism, energy, finance, transport, industry, agriculture, culture, science and engineering.

Earlier, it was reported that the President of Iran was set to pay a state visit to Tajikistan.