Iran News 19 October 2026 18:03 (UTC +04:00)
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Elnur Baghishov
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. Iran will make every effort to continue its cooperation with Russia within the framework of BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the Eurasian Economic Union, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said at a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held in Tehran on October 19.
“Iran hopes that today’s talks will contribute to strengthening relations between the two countries, as well as to enhancing stability and security in the region. Iran and Russia can play an important and effective role in ensuring regional stability,” he noted.
Araghchi stated that close consultations are underway between Iran and Russia. Today, the two sides exchanged views on issues related to the Persian Gulf, West Asia, the Caucasus, and Europe, as well as on discussions between Iran and the U.S. and developments in Ukraine.
According to the minister, the common position of Iran and Russia is that there is no military solution to regional problems, and they must be resolved through diplomatic and political means.
The Iranian minister stated that the parties had discussed practical ways to develop economic, trade, political, and cultural cooperation between Iran and Russia.
The minister stressed that economic cooperation between the two countries is progressing very successfully, and there are no serious or significant obstacles to further strengthening their economic ties.