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In a November 27, 2024 press conference aired on IRINN TV (Iran), Iranian Majles Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf discussed his country’s relations with Russia. He emphasized that the nations share a maritime border and mutual interests, highlighting the opportunities for deepening bilateral ties. However, he noted that the two countries have yet to fully capitalize on their potential for cooperation. Ghalibaf stressed the importance of further strengthening collaboration with Russia across various sectors.
Interviewer: "What is your assessment of the strategic cooperation between Iran and Russia in light of the current international challenges? In your opinion, what are the priorities that would bolster the partnership between the two countries?"
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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: "Like I said before, Russia is our neighbor, as we share [maritime] borders, and we also have mutual interests. We have serious cooperation in the area of energy. We have close cooperation in the fields of defense, equipment, and technology. We have very serious and pivotal opportunities in transit and corridors.
"I do not think that we have taken advantage of all this potential, although there has been more urgency in the past few years. I think that when the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran makes an official visit to Moscow in the near future, it will result in the expansion of our bilateral relations. The finalized strategic agreement will be signed by both sides, inshallah.
"This can hasten the cooperation in different areas."
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