Iran’s Foreign Minister meets Russian President
Iran’s Foreign Minister meets Russian President discusses bilateral ties regional developments
Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who has traveled to Russia at the head of a diplomatic delegation for consultations with senior officials of the Russian Federation, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday evening.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on bilateral Iran-Russia relations and international developments.
The Russian President, emphasizing Russia’s firm stance in condemning the U.S.-Israeli military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, offered condolences for the martyrdom of the Supreme Leader of the Revolution, senior state and military officials, and Iranian citizens during the attacks. He also praised the heroic and courageous struggle of the Iranian people in defense of Iran’s independence and national sovereignty.
Referring to the receipt of a letter from the Supreme Leader of the Revolution, His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Russian President expressed his gratitude to him.
The Russian President, noting his country’s determination to further strengthen relations with Iran in all areas of mutual interest based on the comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, emphasized Russia’s readiness to expand cooperation across various fields.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, while thanking the principled and responsible messages and positions of Russian leaders regarding the illegal aggression of the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran, stated that the resistance of the Iranian people against the U.S.-Israeli military aggression is not only a defense of Iran’s sovereignty but also a defense of the fundamental principles of international law, especially the principle of national sovereignty, as well as humanitarian foundations. He added: “The consequences of complacency and dual behavior by some countries toward U.S. lawbreaking and bullying will affect the entire international community.”
In this meeting, which was also attended by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Iran’s Foreign Minister outlined the diplomatic process mediated by Pakistan aimed at the complete end of the imposed war and the establishment of peace and security in the Persian Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz. He cited the continued destructive habits of the United States—particularly its insistence on unreasonable demands, frequent changes of position, threatening rhetoric, and persistent breaches of pledges—as factors slowing the progress of diplomacy. He further noted: “Taking into account previous experiences, especially two instances of military aggression against Iran in the midst of diplomatic negotiations, the attack on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities, America’s addiction to sanctions and economic pressure, and the continued maritime piracy against Iranian commercial vessels, the Islamic Republic of Iran will make an appropriate decision regarding the current diplomatic process.”
The Russian President, emphasizing his country’s readiness to provide any assistance for the complete end of the war and the establishment of peace in the region, expressed hope that diplomatic processes on this path would lead to a favorable outcome for peace and stability.