The cooperation between Russia and Iran is getting stronger and expanding, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday. The statement came as the Iranian leader welcomed Moscow's solidarity and support to Tehran amid uncertainty over the second round of peace talks with the US.
Araghchi, who met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Monday, said he was "pleased to engage" with Russia at the highest level as the region is in major flux.
"Recent events have evidenced the depth and strength of our strategic partnership. As our relationship continues to grow, we are grateful for solidarity and welcome Russia's support for diplomacy," he said in a post on X.
During the meeting, Putin hailed the Iranian people for fighting bravely and heroically for their sovereignty and said Moscow is ready to do its best to help bring peace to West Asia as soon as possible.
"We will do everything that meets your interests and the interests of all peoples in the region in order to ensure that this peace is achieved as quickly as possible," Putin told Araghchi.
"It has also been proven to everyone that Iran has friends and allies, such as the Russian Federation, who stand by Iran in difficult times. We are grateful to you for your firm and strong positions in support of the Islamic Republic of Iran," he said.
According to Russian media, Araghchi’s meeting with President Putin lasted nearly two hours.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday said that Russia is "ready to provide any good offices, any mediation services that are acceptable to the parties. We will be ready to do everything so that ultimately peace ensues, guaranteed peace, and that there is no return to hostilities," Peskov was quoted as saying by TASS.
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