Russia and Iran to Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty on January 20, 2025, Covering Investment, Trade, and Military Cooperation

Dec 23, 2024, 08:41 AM

Russia and Iran are set to sign a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty at the end of January 2025, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry. The treaty will encompass provisions related to investment, trade, technology exchange, and extensive military cooperation. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baqaei indicated that the agreement is expected to be finalized during a bilateral visit, with no delays anticipated in the signing process. Reports suggest that a Russian delegation, led by Deputy Prime Ministers Dmitry Overchuk and Alexander Savelyev, has already arrived in Tehran to facilitate the discussions surrounding the treaty. The signing is tentatively scheduled for January 20, coinciding with a significant political transition in the United States.