Raisi says Moscow trip can be turning point

The interaction between Tehran and Moscow will surely bring about security to the region and prevent unilateralism, President Ebrahim Raisi made the remarks when speaking to reporters in Tehran before departing for Moscow, Report informs, citing IRNA.

Referring to Iran-Russia economic and political relations, the President said that today's trip could be a turning point in all ties the two countries have.

The President noted that the Islamic Republic of Iran is an independent and powerful country, so dialogue between Tehran and Moscow can affect regional security and economy as Russia is also an essential and powerful state.

As he said, Iran and Russia are members of several bodies, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the region, and the issue can lead to Tehran's good cooperation with other countries, Russia in particular. He added that Iran's cooperation with Russia could help take economic and trade steps to promotion.