Lavrov's trip aims to boost cooperation on bilateral agreements and consultations with Iranian officials, marking his first official visit since 2020. This visit is seen as a significant step in improving relations between Russia and Iran.
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Russia's Lavrov to visit Tehran on Monday, Iran says
18 October 2026 19:04 BST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Tehran on Monday for consultations with Iranian officials and aims to follow up on the implementation of bilateral agreements, Iran's foreign ministry said in a statement.
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