At the diplomatic hub of the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in St. Petersburg, a notable event took place on Thursday, on the sidelines of debates and discussions between delegations. Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, held a strategic meeting.
This summit was also marked by the presence of the presidents of both chambers of the Russian parliament, thus underlining the importance of this dialogue between Russia and Iran, as a new member of BRICS.
President Putin expressed satisfaction with Iran’s full integration into the BRICS bloc and paid tribute to President Ebrahim Raisi, deeply regretting his tragic death in a plane crash. He affirmed his confidence in the continued strengthening of relations between Iran and the Russian Federation, highlighting the work accomplished under the presidency of the late Mr. Raisi.
Military-technical cooperation between Russia and Iran, which was strengthened under the leadership of the late president, was highlighted by President Putin. For his part, Iranian President Ghalibaf spoke of the need for effective cooperation in other areas, believing that this collaboration would help shape the destiny of the region and its economy, while opposing Western unilateralism .
This constructive dialogue between Russian and Iranian leaders has laid the foundation for promising future cooperation, which should benefit not only the two countries, but also the entire region. These exchanges highlighted the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in resolving global challenges and promoting global stability and development.
The 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum will conclude tomorrow, providing an opportunity for members to reflect on these discussions and strengthen inter-parliamentary ties for a more collaborative and prosperous future.