The comprehensive strategic partnership agreement signed between Russia and Iran in January this year has entered into force, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali told Sputnik.
“It is already binding,” Jalali said when asked about the date of entry into force of the agreement, as well as whether Iran had notified Russia of the completion of internal procedures.
He recalled that the treaty was ratified by both chambers of the Russian parliament, and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed it. At the same time, the document was ratified by the Iranian parliament, approved by the Guardian Council, and the president issued it as a law.
“Therefore, in both countries it currently has the form of a law and, naturally, has entered into force,” Jalali said.
Broad collaboration in vital areas like defense, counterterrorism, energy, finance, technology, cybersecurity, peaceful nuclear energy, and regional security is outlined in this twenty-year agreement, which has 47 provisions.
In the face of escalating international tensions, the commitment shows both nations’ strategic attempts to deepen their relationship. Important clauses center on strengthening military cooperation, fostering regional stability, especially in Central Asia and the Transcaucasus, preventing illegal extraterritorial sanctions, and increasing bilateral trade.
On January 17, Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, met in Moscow to sign the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty. On April 21, the Russian leader signed a law to ratify the agreement with Iran.
(UNI)
