A comprehensive strategic partnership treaty will guide the relationship between Russia and Iran for the next two decades, according to a TASS news agency report on Tuesday, citing Iran's ambassador to Moscow.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the partnership deal with Iran will not be directed against any third country.
"This agreement, like our agreement with the DPRK, is not directed against any country and is constructive in nature, aimed at strengthening the capabilities of Russia and Iran in various parts of the world, the ability to better develop the economy, resolve social issues and ensure reliable defense capability," Russia's RIA Novosti quoted Lavrov as saying at a press conference on Tuesday.
Earlier, the Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Russia on January 17.
The signing of the long-anticipated agreement is expected to take place following their discussions.
