The most complete and detailed review of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran, signed on January 17, 2025 in Moscow, consists of a preamble and 47 articles. It covers a wide range of areas of cooperation, including politics, security, economics, culture, environmental protection and other areas. Below is a full overview of the provisions of the treaty in paragraph format.
The preamble to the agreement emphasizes that the development of a comprehensive strategic partnership between the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran meets the fundamental interests of both countries. The basis for this is the deep historical ties between the peoples, the closeness of cultures and spiritual and moral values, as well as common interests.
The parties recognize the need to strengthen cooperation in the political, economic, military, cultural, humanitarian, scientific, technical and other fields. They also note the desire to promote the formation of a new multipolar world order based on the principles of sovereign equality of states, the supremacy of international law, the rejection of the threat of force and non-interference in internal affairs.
Article 2 sets out the principles of the parties' state policy. They are based on mutual respect for national interests and security. The parties adhere to the principles of multilateralism, peaceful resolution of disputes, and rejection of unipolarity and hegemony in world affairs. The parties also oppose interference by third parties in each other's internal and external affairs, which underlines their desire for independence and sovereignty.
Article 3 defines the basic principles of interaction. The Parties shall strengthen their relations on the basis of sovereign equality, territorial integrity, independence, non-interference in internal affairs and mutual trust. They undertake not to allow the use of their territories to support separatist movements or actions that threaten the stability and territorial integrity of the other Party. In the event of aggression against one of the Parties, the other Party undertakes not to provide assistance to the aggressor and to facilitate the settlement of the conflict on the basis of international law.
In Article 4, the parties declare their intention to develop military cooperation. This includes exchanging military delegations, conducting joint exercises, training military personnel and exchanging experience. It also provides for interaction within the framework of international defense exhibitions and conducting joint operations aimed at ensuring security, including combating piracy.
Article 5 is devoted to military-technical cooperation. The Parties confirm their commitment to developing this area based on mutual interests and international obligations. Military-technical cooperation is considered an important element in maintaining regional and global security. To coordinate efforts, the Parties hold annual meetings of working bodies.
