Iran Welcomes Russia's Diplomatic Support, Strategic Partnership at Putin-Araghchi Meeting

TEHRAN, April 28. /TASS/. Tehran welcomes Moscow's solidarity and diplomatic support, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Pleased to engage with Russia at the highest level as the region is in major flux. Recent events have evidenced the depth and strength of our strategic partnership. As our relationship continues to grow, we are grateful for solidarity and welcome Russia's support for diplomacy," he wrote on X. The post was accompanied by photographs of Araghchi with Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. On April 27, Putin held talks with Araghchi in St. Petersburg. The Russian president said Moscow is ready to do everything in its power to ensure that peace in the Middle East is achieved as soon as possible. The Iranian foreign minister, for his part, noted that relations between Moscow and Tehran constitute a strategic partnership and will continue to strengthen.