Russia continues preparations for Iranian president's visit to country — Kremlin
However, according to Dmitry Peskov, "there is now no clear understanding that such a visit will take place by the end of the year"
MOSCOW, December 3. /TASS/. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Moscow is not on Russian leader Vladimir Putin's agenda in December, but Russia and Iran do not intend to postpone the signing of the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
"In fact, the sides do not intend to delay the signing [of the treaty]," the spokesman said. However, according to him, "there is now no clear understanding that such a visit will take place by the end of the year." "It is not on the agenda for now," Peskov reiterated.
According to him, "if necessary, such contacts could be quickly agreed upon." "But such a visit is being prepared," the Kremlin spokesman added.
In late October, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov told reporters that Pezeshkian could come to Russia by the end of the year to sign the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty by the end of the year, adding that Moscow and Tehran would soon coordinate the dates.
On Monday, the Iranian president called his Russian counterpart, and the leaders agreed on the plan of upcoming contacts.