Iran Press/ Europe: According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, on Friday, March 12, the cooperation agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation became 20 years old.
"The document was a historic turning point in Iran-Russia relations," the statement said.
The statement added: "They agreed to build their relations on the principles of respect for sovereignty and mutual trust, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and independence and non-interference in each other's affairs."
The Russian Foreign Ministry continued: "The tradition of friendship and good neighborliness between Russia and Iran is strengthened every year for the benefit of the people of the two countries, as well as the stability and security of the region and beyond."
According to the statement, Iran and Russia have attained several achievements in all areas. The unused capacities and potential of cooperation between the two countries have created a good prospect for deepening and expanding relations between them.
Treaty on the Basis of Mutual Relations and Principles of Cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation, which expired today was signed 20 years ago in 21 articles by the then presidents of the two countries, creating positive developments in relations between the two countries. The Treaty was extended for another 5 years.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Friday morning on the twentieth anniversary of the Treaty that the cooperation between the two countries along serving the common interests had gone beyond the bilateral relations, paving the ground for establishing regional and international security.
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