Vladimir Putin and Ebrahim Raisi discussed transport, energy and joint economic projects in Moscow on Thursday.
During the meeting, President Putin emphasized that work with Iran is underway in all areas, including energy.
The two leaders' conversation started in the presence of the national delegations and will continue as a working lunch.
During the meeting, President Putin emphasized that work with Iran is underway in all areas, including energy.
The two leaders' conversation started in the presence of the national delegations and will continue as a working lunch.
The parties also addressed a number of pressing international and regional issues, including the current situation in the Gaza Strip.
"What is happening in Gaza is a genocide, it's a crime against humanity, these crimes are supported by the USA and Western countries, which is regrettable," the Iranian President said on the matter.
Raisi's Moscow Visit has Regional & Global Significance: Experts
Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi's visit to Moscow for bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin is both regionally and internationally significant, political scientist Ruhollah Modabber said.
“Russia, as the main ambassador of the new world order, can become an even greater friend for Tehran, while for Iran, as a country opposing American hegemony, an alliance with friendly countries can lead to economic, scientific and technological prosperity," Modabber told Sputnik.
The North-South Transport Corridor will be a major theme in upcoming bilateral negotiations between the sides, added international politics expert Emad Abshenas.
“Iran now has a great opportunity to become a center for global trade from north to south, and from east to west; this will help Iran’s economy shed its oil dependence,” the political scientist surmised.