Russia seeks comprehensive relations with Iran / Iran’s important capacity to pursue a balanced foreign policy
Elahe Kolaei, in an interview with IRNA, said that there is no such thing as a “look to the east” in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Eastern or Western powers should not be dependent, but with conscious balance, they should take advantage of the conflict of interests of world powers. This capacity has been given to Iran by history and geography, which has not been used properly and well so far.
He said: “The policy of Orientalism in Iran is the result of various pressures from the United States and Europe on Iran, which has made this tendency more powerful.”
“Relations with Russia are very important for Iran and there are various areas for cooperation between the two countries that should be used well,” said a faculty member at the University of Tehran. Relations with the West Try to make the relationship with Russia more beneficial for us.
“Russia returned to the Middle East very soon, two or three years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, with the arrival of Yevgeny Primakov,” Kolayei said, referring to Russia’s foreign policy approach. As Foreign Minister and then Prime Minister of Russia, during the presidency of Boris Yeltsin, he stressed the importance of expanding relations with West Asian countries.
He added: “Russia’s interests at that time had a more economic approach, but since the presidency of Vladimir Putin, its political aspects have become more prominent.” In this regard, Russia’s interests in the Muslim republics east and west of the Caspian Sea, as well as the Muslim populations in Russia itself, made the need to re-establish relations with these countries more pronounced.
“In the following years, security and military cooperation was highlighted along with economic considerations,” he said. In analyzing Russia’s relations with the countries of the region, its relations with Iran and Israel are very important.
Russia seeks comprehensive relations with Iran / Iran has significant potential for a balanced foreign policy
Referring to the cooperation between Russia and Iran in the construction of Bushehr power plant, Kolaei noted: Russia has played an important role in Iran’s nuclear program by participating in the completion of the Bushehr power plant project, and this cooperation has brought significant economic, political and technical benefits to Russia. Is.
He added: “It is very important for Russia to continue Iran’s civilian nuclear program under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency and international arms control regimes.” Russia seeks to expand beneficial relations with Iran and does not want Iran to be subject to Security Council sanctions that would disrupt relations between the two countries.
“Russia is using its influence in the nuclear talks to show its power in world affairs and even to pursue its issues with the United States,” he said. And it has become a region, and Russia is trying to seize this opportunity to increase its interests, which is the rule of the international system.
Kolaei said that the 20-year Iran-Russia agreement, which was signed during the reform period and was automatically renewed, could provide a suitable capacity for the development of Iran-Russia relations based on the political will of the two countries; Provided that at the same time, the expansion of relations with the West, the resolution of challenges with the international community and the adherence to the rules governing the relations of the international system are pursued.
He added: “In this regard, Iran has important capabilities that will be available if a balanced foreign policy requirements are met.” Otherwise, Russia will take full advantage of these relations.
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