Putin: Iran-Russia trade at record high, peace process in progress

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Upon meeting Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that relations between the 2 countries have been developing at a good pace whilst making significant contributions to peace settlements in Syria, in addition to bilateral trade being at record highs. 

"We can boast of record figures in terms of trade growth. We are strengthening our cooperation on international security, making a significant contribution to the settlement of the Syrian crisis," Putin said during the meeting.

On Tehran's side, Raisi said that Iran hopes Putin's visit to Tehran will become a turning point in bilateral relations. 

"I hope that your visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran will be a turning point in terms of the development of relations between the two countries, as well as regional and international cooperation," Raisi said during the meeting. 

Today, Raisi and Erdogan oversaw the signing of a number of agreements in different fields, including trade and economy.

“The two countries shared a desire to upgrade agreements," he said, adding that “Iran and Turkey's trade volume should reach $30 billion."

Raisi emphasized the countries' cooperation on security issues, saying, "[the issue of] border security, as well as the fight against terrorism, narcotics, and organized crime, was emphasized between Tehran and Ankara."

“[Terrorism] might assume different names. [However] terrorism translates into endangerment of people’s security and must be fought with no matter its name so security can be provided for the borders,” the Iranian president noted.

Elsewhere in his remarks, he went on to say that Turkey and Iran reiterate their support for Syria's territorial integrity, adding that “cooperation between the two countries can play a major role in preserving regional and international security and stability."

The Iranian President hoped that Iran-Turkey Strategic Cooperation will boost ties between the two countries.