Iran to boost co-operation with Russia in agriculture, banking: oil minister

25 April 2025 - 11:51 By Olesya Astakhova
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Russia has deepened ties with Iran since the start of the war in Ukraine and signed a strategic partnership treaty with Tehran in January. Stock photo.
Russia has deepened ties with Iran since the start of the war in Ukraine and signed a strategic partnership treaty with Tehran in January. Stock photo.
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Iranian oil minister Mohsen Paknejad said during a visit to Moscow on Friday Iran would boost co-operation with Russia in agriculture and banking and remove barriers in all spheres of co-operation between the two countries.

Russia has deepened ties with Iran since the start of the war in Ukraine and signed a strategic partnership treaty with Tehran in January. Both countries are under Western sanctions.

Reuters


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