Iran to finalize agreements on NPP construction with Russia — Pezeshkian
Baku, January 17, AZERTAC
President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran expressed hope at a meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia that the agreements on NPP (nuclear power plant) construction in Iran will be finalized at the talks at the Kremlin later in the day, TASS reports.
"Our NPP construction agreements is good news. I think that they will be finalized today," he said.
In turn, Putin said that Moscow and Tehran might launch new joint projects in the energy sector, including nuclear energy.
According to Pezeshkian, "The relationship between Iran and Russia is of a strategically important and comprehensive nature."
The two presidents are holding talks at the Kremlin, following which they are expected to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement. The pact is set to be a key milestone in Russia-Iran relations and unlock new opportunities in areas such as defense, counterterrorism, energy, finance, transport, industry, agriculture, culture, science, and technology.
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