Araghchi and Lavrov discuss economic and nuclear cooperation in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Tehran on October 19 gave particular attention to economic and nuclear cooperation.

Writing on X, Araghchi described the talks as timely and assessed cooperation between the countries as closer than at any previous point in their history. He said they also discussed Lebanon, Palestine, Ukraine and Yemen.

At their joint press conference, Lavrov said Russia would continue implementing economic and investment agreements with Iran. He reported the gradual return of Russian specialists to the Bushehr nuclear plant and highlighted prospects for hydrocarbon production and transportation.

Lavrov also recalled that an updated interstate treaty establishing a comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Iran took effect on October 2, 2025.