Why it matters:

The meeting signals a determination to follow up the strategic cooperation—especially in the fields of power plant projects, transportation, and transit corridors.

What they're saying: 

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian: “We are committed to putting into action the agreement we have signed.

“Regarding the corridor project, Iran will have all the necessary conditions in place by the end of the year. We expect the Russian side to accelerate and finalize the implementation process as well.”

“We have no choice but to work together, particularly through international and regional organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS, to confront unilateralism."

President of Russia also expressed satisfaction with his talks with Iran’s President, describing the signing of the comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement as a turning point in bilateral relations and a highly significant development.

"Trade between Iran and Russia increased by 13 percent last year and by 8 percent in the first nine months of this year."

"Cooperation in the field of power plants and corridor infrastructure development will continue, and we are examining cooperation on gas and electricity transfer to Iran."

"Russia has always supported the Islamic Republic of Iran at the United Nations, and this position will continue."

The big picture:

The Iranian–Russian Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, signed on 17 January 2025, by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, is a treaty for the improvement of ties between the two nations. It officially came into effect in October 2025.