MOSCOW, July 13. /TASS/. Russia and Iran discussed the implementation of joint projects in the gas industry as well as advancement in preparing bilateral cooperation agreements, the Russian Energy Ministry reported following Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov’s working visit to Iran.
"Particular attention was paid to developing cooperation in the fuel and energy sector, including the implementation of joint projects in the gas industry and the progress of preparing bilateral cooperation agreements," the ministry noted. "Russia and Iran are steadily developing cooperation, including in the energy sector, despite all the circumstances that have occurred in recent months. I am confident that joint work within the intergovernmental commission will continue to strengthen our strategic partnership and launch new mutually beneficial projects," Tsivilyov emphasized, as quoted in the statement.
In January 2025, Sergey Tsivilyov announced that Moscow and Tehran had agreed on a gas pipeline route to Iran via Azerbaijan, and negotiations were in the final stages of finalizing the price. Initial supply volumes could reach up to 2 billion cubic meters, with potential for increasing to 55 billion cubic meters.
