Iran and Russia have reviewed the progress of agreements reached during their economic cooperation discussions, with particular attention given to a gas agreement and broader energy collaboration. Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsybulyov, Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, said the discussions continued the consultations previously held between the two countries.
During the meeting, both sides evaluated the implementation of the understandings achieved at the 19th session of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission in February 2026, assessing progress across all 146 agreed clauses. Officials also examined challenges that have slowed implementation and discussed practical solutions aimed at removing those obstacles.
Paknejad said expanding cooperation in the energy sector remained a central theme of the talks, while discussions also covered Russian companies’ investment in Iran’s oil and gas fields and measures designed to address existing issues. The gas agreement was among the primary subjects considered during the meeting, reflecting the importance both countries continue to place on advancing bilateral energy cooperation.
Gas Trade Negotiations Approach Final Stage
“Agreement has been reached on the main clauses of this contract, with only two clauses remaining that require further negotiations, which we hope will be finalized in the near future,” Paknejad said.
The progress surrounding the gas agreement was highlighted as a key outcome of the discussions, with both sides continuing efforts to complete the remaining provisions. According to the Iranian Oil Minister, resolving outstanding matters is expected to support the broader implementation of the understandings already reached through the Joint Economic Commission and strengthen ongoing cooperation between the two countries.
Russia and Iran Agree to Remove Cooperation Barriers
Russia’s Energy Minister, Sergei Tsybulyov, also confirmed that Tehran and Moscow had agreed to accelerate efforts to eliminate barriers affecting cooperation between companies in both countries. He stated that, despite recent special conditions, cooperation in the energy sector has continued to deliver satisfactory results.
Tsybulyov said regular meetings are held with Iran’s Oil Minister and described the working relationship between the two countries as very positive. He explained that the implementation of agreements reached during the 19th Joint Economic Commission was reviewed in detail, with important decisions taken on every issue under consideration.
He further stated that both governments had agreed to address and resolve all outstanding matters involving Iranian and Russian companies as quickly as possible. Tsybulyov also expressed hope that Iran’s Oil Minister would soon visit Moscow to help accelerate the cooperation process, while reiterating his satisfaction with the progress achieved despite recent developments.
