Iranian–Russian Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
| Type | Treaty |
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| Signed | 17 January 2025 |
| Location | Moscow, Russia |
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| Effective | 2 October 2025 |
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The Iranian–Russian Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was a strategic partnership agreement signed on 17 January 2025, by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, is a treaty for the improvement of ties between the two nations. This treaty aims to expand economic cooperation, mitigate the impact of US sanctions, and strengthen military and political partnerships. The agreement is designed to govern relations between Russia and Iran for the next 20 years, covering various areas including defense, counter-terrorism, energy, finance, and culture. The agreement aims to boost trade and economic ties, with bilateral trade having risen by 15.5% to $3.77 billion between January and October 2024.[1]
Provisions
The treaty consists of 47 articles addressing cooperation in technology, information and cybersecurity, peaceful nuclear energy collaboration, counterterrorism efforts, regional cooperation, environmental issues, and combating money laundering and organized crime.[2][3][4]
Ratification
The Russian State Duma ratified the treaty on 8 April 2025,[5] and the Federation Council on 16 April.[6] Vladimir Putin signed the treaty into law on 21 April.[7] The Iranian Parliament ratified the treaty on 21 May,[8] and the Guardian Council on 11 June.[9] The treaty came into effect on 2 October.[10]
See also
- Iran–China 25-year Cooperation Program
- North Korean–Russian Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
- BRICS
- Shanghai Cooperation Organization
- Iranian energy crisis
References
- ^ Antonov, Dmitry; Trevelyan, Mark; Trevelyan, Mark (31 October 2024). "Russia's 'comprehensive' treaty with Iran will include defence, Lavrov says". Reuters.
- ^ "Inside the strategic partnership treaty between Iran and Russia". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
- ^ "Russia and Iran to sign partnership treaty this week". Politico. 2025-01-13. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
- ^ "Russia, Iran to Sign 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' Treaty – Kremlin". The Moscow Times. Agence France-Presse. 2025-01-13. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
- ^ "Ратифицирован Договор о всеобъемлющем стратегическом партнерстве между РФ и Ираном". Государственная Дума (in Russian). 2025-04-08. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Сенаторы поддержали ратификацию Договора о всеобъемлющем стратегическом партнерстве между Россией и Ираном". Совет Федерации Федерального Собрания Российской Федерации (in Russian). 2025-04-16. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ Fabian, Emanuel; Levaton, Stav (2025-04-21). "Putin ratifies strategic partnership treaty with Iran". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
- ^ Osman, Nadda; McLoughlin, Paul (2025-05-21). "Iran parliament approves strategic pact with Russia". The New Arab. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ "Guardian Council approves strategic partnership treaty with Russia". Tehran Times. 2025-06-11. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Iran-Russia Strategic Partnership Agreement Enters into Effect". Caspianpost.com. 2025-10-02. Retrieved 2025-10-03.