Russia
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NPC:
Russia’s lowered import tariffs present new opportunity for petchem industry
SHANA (Moscow) – The CEO of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company announced that Russia has reduced import tariffs on petrochemical products from around 20% to 4%, calling it a significant step in expanding Iran’s exports to Russia.
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Focusing on energy, transportation, infrastructure development
Iran-Russia cooperation to enter implementation phase
SHANA (Moscow) – Iran’s oil minister highlighted the outcomes of the 18th meeting of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Cooperation Commission, stating that the agreements reached outline a framework for long-term collaboration between the two countries. The Oil Ministry will vigorously pursue the practical implementation of these deals.
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Iran, Russia agree on first phase of gas imports via Azerbaijan
SHANA (Moscow) – Iran’s oil minister announced that a preliminary agreement has been signed to import 55 billion cubic meters of gas annually (equivalent to roughly 150 million cubic meters per day) from Russia to Iran. He stated that transfer routes were evaluated, and both sides ultimately agreed on a land-based route through Azerbaijan.
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Iran, Russia sign agreement for 18th Joint Economic Commission meeting
SHANA (Moscow) – Iran’s oil minister and Russia’s energy minister signed the agreement for the 18th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Cooperation Commission.
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Significant growth in Iran-Russia economic ties
SHANA (Moscow) – Russia’s energy minister announced a significant expansion in economic relations between the two countries and highlighted the key role of their joint commission in strengthening cooperation.
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Strategic Iran-Russia agreement paves way for deeper energy, economic cooperation
SHANA (Moscow) – Iran’s oil minister said the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between the two countries lays the groundwork for expanded cooperation in energy, economic and regional spheres.
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Iran's oil minister meets Russia’s deputy prime minister
SHANA (Moscow) –Mohsen Paknejad, Iran's Oil Minister, met with Alexander Novak, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, in Moscow on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
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Tehran, Moscow enter new, long-term strategic partnership phase
SHANA (Moscow) – The Iranian oil minister emphasized the importance of implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, calling for the removal of structural barriers in economic relations and faster execution of bilateral deals.
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Successful wrap-up of Iran-Russia expert talks
SHANA (Moscow) – The director-general for Europe, America, and the Commonwealth of Independent States at Iran’s Oil Ministry said discussions on cooperation across 10 specialized working groups were completed, with all challenges and disagreements resolved, leading to a favorable outcome.
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Coop with Russia, Eurasia to accelerate Iran’s transformation into regional energy hub
SHANA (Moscow) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) emphasized the need to achieve the objectives of the Seventh Development Plan, announcing the start of negotiations and operational measures to connect to Russian gas supplies.
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Plans underway to expand presence in Eurasian market
NPC: Petchem exports to Russia see significant growth
SHANA (Moscow) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) announced a rise in petrochemical exports to Russia and the development of infrastructure to expand bilateral cooperation.
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Oil minister:
Iran-Russia strategic treaty takes effect, marking key step in economic cooperation
SHANA (Moscow) – Iran’s oil minister hailed the approval of a strategic treaty between Iran and Russia as a significant step toward deepening economic ties, stressing that the potential for collaboration between the two nations exceeds what has been realized so far.
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Paknejad: Iran-Russia annual trade could surpass $10b
SHANA (Moscow) – Iran’s oil minister said the potential for trade and economic cooperation between Iran and Russia is far greater than $5 billion, adding that the goal is not just to reach $10 billion but to elevate relations to even higher levels through agreed-upon frameworks.
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Iranian oil minister arrives at Moscow
SHANA (Moscow) – Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad arrived in Moscow on Thursday to attend the 18th meeting of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Cooperation Commission.
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Iran-Russia Energy Transit Project: A mega project to strengthen bilateral ties
SHANA (Moscow) – Iran’s ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, described the Russia-Iran energy transit project as one of the major initiatives aimed at expanding bilateral relations and stressed the need to finalize it.
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Iran-Russia Economic Commission symbolizes political will to expand cooperation
SHANA (Moscow) - The deputy for international affairs and commerce at Iran’s Oil Ministry described the Iran-Russia Economic Commission as a symbol of the two countries’ political will to strengthen cooperation and achieve shared successes throughout the year.
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Tehran, Moscow commit to expanding bilateral cooperation, boosting trade
SHANA (Moscow) - Iran’s ambassador to Russia announced that Iran and Russia are determined to expand bilateral cooperation in various fields, including the International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC), transit projects and gas transfers.
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Iran, Russia stress strengthening oil, gas cooperation
SHANA (Moscow) – Iran’s deputy minister of international affairs and commerce and Russia’s deputy energy minister emphasized bolstering bilateral cooperation in the oil and gas sector during a meeting.
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Iran-Russia economic relations on path to growth
SHANA (Moscow) – The director-general of Russia’s Energy Agency highlighted the growing development of Iran-Russia economic cooperation and stressed the need for increased bilateral talks to strengthen ties, stating that relations between the two countries in various economic sectors are expanding.
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Official highlights tracking Iran-Russia oil coop
SHANA (Moscow) – The director-general for Europe, America, and the Commonwealth of Independent States at Iran’s Ministry of Oil said gas trade and petrochemical cooperation will be pursued within the Iran-Russia Economic Cooperation Commission.
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Tehran, Moscow agree on key cooperation areas
SHANA (Moscow) – The head of the Russian Energy Ministry’s International Cooperation Department said Tehran and Moscow have reached agreements on a significant portion of their bilateral cooperation areas during economic talks—a development that could open new horizons for deepening Iran-Russia economic relations.
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History of Iran-Russia strategic partnership
SHANA (Tehran) – The history of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission reflects the complex relationship between the two nations. From its first session in December 1996 to the 17th meeting in February 2024, these gatherings have not only strengthened economic ties but also demonstrated resilience against Western political pressure and sanctions.
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Expert meetings begin for Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission
SHANA (Moscow) – The expert meetings of the 18th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Cooperation Commission began Wednesday in Moscow at the Russian Energy Agency. Specialized working groups from both countries convened to discuss bilateral cooperation.
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Tehran, Moscow bent on boosting economic ties
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy for international affairs and commerce at Iran’s Oil Ministry emphasized the importance of convening the 18th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Cooperation Commission, stating that the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between the two countries has further expanded opportunities for collaboration.
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Moscow to host 18th Iran-Russia Economic Commission meeting
SHANA (Tehran) – The 18th meeting of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Cooperation Commission will be held in Moscow from April 22 to 24.
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Iran, Russia stress development of joint oil fields
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Engineering and Development Company and Russia’s ZNV Vostok reviewed existing challenges and emphasized strengthening technical cooperation and accelerating development projects in shared oil fields.
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President: Iran-Russia energy cooperation positive
SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the positive trajectory of bilateral cooperation between Iran and Russia in energy, industry, transportation, and trade, stating that the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between the two nations is a significant milestone in their relations.
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Iran, Russia deputy oil and energy ministers meet
SHANA (Tehran) – Hamid Bovard, Iran's deputy oil minister, met with Roman Marshavin, Russia's deputy energy minister, on February 17, 2025 to discuss bilateral cooperation.
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Iran, Russia emphasize expanding oil collaboration through joint projects
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and the deputy energy minister of Russia stressed the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation through joint oil projects.
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FM: Russia gas exports to Iran on agenda during president’s visit
SHANA (Tehran) – The foreign minister outlined the president’s agenda for his visit to Russia, stating that significant negotiations will take place in several areas, including the export of Russian gas to Iran and its transit through Iran, which could position Iran as a regional energy and gas hub.