Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized that the joint comprehensive strategic agreement between Russia and Iran will enhance bilateral economic cooperation and provide an opportunity to diversify relations across various fields. During a meeting with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, Putin highlighted the comprehensive agreement as a crucial step in paving the way for diversified bilateral relations.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the agreement has already led to a notable growth of over 15% in bilateral exchanges during the first ten months of 2024. President Putin expressed his best wishes for the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, acknowledging that the ongoing developments in bilateral relations are under the Iranian Leader's guidance.

Putin also pointed to the plans for developing a nuclear power plant, expanding the energy sector, and increasing transportation as key areas of mutual cooperation. He noted the increase in tourism exchanges between the two nations, which have risen by 21%, as a sign of growing humanitarian cooperation.

President Pezeshkian, accompanied by a high-ranking politico-economic delegation, arrived in Moscow on Friday morning to meet with his Russian counterpart and finalize the significant agreement.