Russia’s tourism booms in 2024 with surge in travel numbers

Russia’s tourism surged in 2024, with outbound travel up 20% and inbound arrivals rising 11%. Stronger ties with China and improved infrastructure drive the growth.

Iran showcases food industry at Russia’s PRODEXPO 2025

Iran’s national pavilion at Russia’s PRODEXPO 2025 food exhibition featured 10 Iranian companies, marking a step forward in the country’s push to expand its footprint in the Russian market.

Businessman says Iran, Russia lead efforts to ditch dollar in trade transactions

Iran and Russia are advancing faster than other nations in reducing reliance on the US dollar for trade, a senior Iranian businessman said, emphasizing enhanced banking and monetary cooperation between the two countries.

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Russia’s development goals: A long-term vision for 2030 and beyond

In May 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an Executive Order outlining the development goals for the Russian Federation through 2030 and extending to 2036.

VTB to become first Russian bank to open branch in Iran

Russia’s second largest bank, VTB, has said it is scheduled to convert its Tehran office into a branch.

Iran Chamber of Commerce expresses readiness to assist in implementing strategic agreement with Russia

President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture, Samad Hassanzadeh, has expressed the Chamber’s willingness to play an active role in operationalizing a newly-signed comprehensive strategic agreement between Iran and Russia.

Iran-Russia monetary agreement, energy deal progress amid presidential visit

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), Mohammad-Reza Farzin, announced that the monetary agreement between Iran and Russia is now in effect.

Iran, Russia sign comprehensive strategic partnership agreement

The presidents of Iran and Russia have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement for long-term cooperation.

Russia expects Iran-EAEU free trade deal to launch in 2025

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk has said that the free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran is expected to be implemented in 2025.

Rasht-Astara railway construction deal to be inked soon: Envoy

Iran’s ambassador to Russia said on Monday that the Rasht-Astara railway route would not change as the ultimate expense has been determined, adding that the final agreement would be signed soon as the Iranian side is ready to finalize the project.