이란 대통령, SCO서 푸틴 등 만나…“러시아는 연대, 물자 공급 중”

The President of Iran, Masoudeh Peheskhian, met Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. This move is seen as an attempt to build a cooperative foundation amidst escalating economic sanctions and military pressure from the United States. According to Tasnim News Agency, Peheskhian met Putin at the SCO summit venue.

During the meeting, Putin stated that "in these difficult times, we are trying to provide necessary support to Iran," adding that "they have been supplied with necessary supplies," and "Russia stands in solidarity with the Iranian people." He also praised the courage and determination of the Iranian people, noting that Russia's trade and economic relations are continually improving.

Peheskhian expressed gratitude for Russia's support during Iran's war and the economic fallout of US sanctions. She affirmed that the relationship between Iran and Russia is sincere, deep, and has developed in all areas. This meeting came shortly after the escalation of military tensions between the United States and Iran following the latter's war.

Peheskhian also met with Chinese State Councilor and Central Military Commission Secretary Xi Jinping, Indian Home Minister and National Security Adviser Narendra Modi, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, and other leaders. They discussed economic cooperation, regional security, and global issues in a broad agenda. Iranian state media reported that Peheskhian stated that "all SCO member countries cannot tolerate an attack on Iran" and emphasized the need to respect each other's territorial integrity while condemning attackers.