Strategic partnership with Russia takes effect Thursday: Iran

After the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between Moscow and Tehran took effect on Thursday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday night that "The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation, signed on January 17, 2025,  by the presidents of the two countries in Moscow, will enter into force today, Thursday, October 2, 2025."

"The conclusion of this treaty reflects the will of the leaders of the two countries to deepen relations and strengthen ties in all areas of mutual interest, based on mutual respect, good neighborliness and the shared interests," the Iranian foreign ministry added.

"The Iran-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty is a turning point in the history of relations between the two countries and promises to enhance the level of friendly relations between the two countries in various areas of mutual interest," it added.

"This important document, by determining the areas and priorities of cooperation between the two countries, draws a clear framework for strengthening relations in various fields of diplomacy, economy, trade, science and technology, energy, investment, defense, culture, etc., and provides the necessary conditions for coordination and synergy to ensure mutual benefits, as well as joint efforts to preserve international peace and security and confront the growing threats and challenges to the rule of law at the international level and the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter," the statement further reads.

"Aware of the fundamental importance of upholding the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter to maintain international peace and security, Iran and Russia will spare no effort to safeguard multilateralism and respect for international law, including by strengthening cooperation within the framework of multilateral organizations and arrangements such as BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization," it concluded./mehr