Iran-Russia Relations

Russian naval vessels dock at northern Iranian port with a message of peace and friendship.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Russia's common interests have strengthened the two countries' cooperation, saying Tehran and Moscow are determined to further improve ties.

Iran and Russia have emphasized the necessity of promoting bilateral relations in all fields.

Iran and Russia have agreed to use national currencies in bilateral trade.

The value of bilateral trade between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia can rise more than tenfold, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh says.

Iran’s Petroleum Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh has dismissed reports of an agreement with Russia to sell oil for Iran.

Russian contractor Technoprom energy firm has negotiated construction of 5 power plants with Iran’s ministry of energy.

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia are working out a $10-billion deal in the power sector.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, in a meeting in China on Wednesday, conferred on the latest regional and international developments, and also vowed to do their best to pave the ground for the further enhancement of the bilateral tie.

Iran’s ambassador to Moscow and Russian deputy-minister of finance have proposed establishment of a joint financial firm.

Iranian foreign minister said here Monday night Iran and Russian are constantly consulting on various bilateral, regional and international issues and his ongoing visit of Moscow to attend a Caspian Sea conference is a step in that line.