Tehran:Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described his talks with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov as intensive and productive, focusing on bilateral relations and significant regional and international developments.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Araghchi highlighted the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, noting that bilateral relations have evolved with new dimensions. The discussions covered regional and international issues and ways to enhance political, cultural, and trade relations. Economic cooperation between Iran and Russia is reportedly progressing well.

Araghchi emphasized that Iran and Russia agree regional issues lack military solutions and should be addressed politically. The talks included discussions on insecurity in the Persian Gulf, attributed to US and Israeli military actions against Iran, as well as the situation in Palestine, Lebanon, and Yemen. Araghchi condemned the Palestinian genocide and Israeli expansionism.

Security incidents in the Caspian Sea were also reviewed, with Araghchi citing attacks on commercial vessels and port infrastructure as threats to regional peace and the marine environment. The need to de-escalate tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan was discussed, with a focus on countering terrorism.

Araghchi criticized the US for unilateralism and expressed Iran and Russia's commitment to strengthening multilateralism through international institutions like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He also blamed Europe for miscalculations in the war against Iran and urged diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts.

Lavrov reaffirmed Russia's commitment to its strategic partnership with Iran, praising Araghchi's assessments and expressing hope for continued cooperation. Lavrov noted the solid foundations for advancing ties, particularly after the recent treaty defining the Tehran-Moscow relationship as a comprehensive strategic partnership.