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- 18-Jan-2025 01:00 AM IST
- (Updated 17-Jan-2025 11:43 PM IST)
Masoud Pezeshkian: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Moscow on Friday, where he signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with Russia. After laying a wreath at the Memorial to the Unknown Soldiers located near the Kremlin wall, Pezeshkian met Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting was the third important dialogue between Pezeshkian and Putin after he became president in July 2024.Strategic partnership: Wide scopeThe 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty' signed between Russia and Iran covers diverse areas such as trade, defense, science, education and culture. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the treaty would provide "additional impetus" to cooperation between the two countries. Pezeshkian described the partnership as a "strong foundation" for the future.International background and Trump's new roleThe treaty comes at a time when Donald Trump is soon to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Trump has promised to adopt a tough policy against Iran and work for peace in Ukraine. However, the Kremlin denied any connection between the signing of the treaty and the timing of Trump's swearing-in.Russia-Iran Relations: Towards StrengthRussia and Iran's relations have deepened after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Ukraine and Western countries have accused Iran of providing hundreds of drones to Russia, but both countries rejected these claims.Regional balance and new possibilitiesThis partnership can create new equations in West Asia. While Russia is facing global isolation, Iran is facing economic and military pressures. This agreement between the two countries will not only strengthen their mutual relations but will also pose new diplomatic challenges for Western countries.The way forwardThis initiative of Russia and Iran shows that both countries are uniting to deal with geopolitical and economic pressures. This treaty can prove to be a decisive step towards taking their relations to new heights.The impact of this historic agreement will be important not only for the two countries but also for global politics.