The role of Iranian sovereign organizations in strengthening trade and economic relations with Russia

One of the economic priorities of the governments of the Islamic Republic of Iran was the strong commercial relations with Russia at different periods of time. The accession of Iran to the Eurasian Economic Union will open new opportunities for Iran’s economy. However, Tehran should enhance its economic diplomacy with other countries, especially its neighbors. Russian Federation is a world power as well as the most important northern neighbor of Iran. Because Russia is one of the UN council’s five veto-wielding permanent members, Iranian authorities are seriously considering Moscow in the policy of orientation to the East within the framework of strategic unification. Earlier, this was seriously pushed by the US withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal. In recent years, Iran’s economy has been eroded by The US sanctions, and it is still experiencing serious difficulties. Undoubtedly, the implementation of macroeconomic policy within the framework of strategic goals requires a clear consensus in the power structures of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This goal seems to be achieved with the election of Ibrahim Raisi as president of Iran. This article examines the role and capabilities of Iranian sovereign organizations and independent of the government with enormous economic potential and close to the core of power, which are important for the development of economic relations with Russia. The author believes that these organizations, having the appropriate characteristics and capabilities, can largely implement the long-term target programs of the Iranian state within the framework of a strategic association with the Russian Federation.

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