Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian‘s upcoming visit to Russia is currently in the planning stages, but the exact timing remains uncertain, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday.
Peskov indicated that it is not yet clear if the visit will occur this year, although he noted that a date could be established swiftly if needed. “Preparations for such a visit are ongoing,” he stated during a daily press briefing when questioned about the situation.
Moscow is also working towards finalizing a new bilateral treaty with Tehran, which is expected to enhance defense collaboration. This type of agreement is typically signed in person by Russian President Vladimir Putin with his international counterparts.
In late October, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov mentioned on state television that the treaty would be signed “in the near future.”
Earlier in June, Moscow had signed a similar “comprehensive” treaty with North Korea, which includes a mutual defense provision.
The military relationship between Moscow and Tehran raises concerns in the West, particularly as Russia continues its military operations in Ukraine and seeks support from allies like Iran.
On Monday, President Putin and Pezeshkian held a phone conversation regarding the escalating situation in Syria, with Pezeshkian expressing a commitment to collaborate with Moscow to address the crisis.
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