Iran, Russia and Turkey hold Sochi summit on Syria

Russia voted for Security Council Resolution 2336, which welcomed Syria ceasefire efforts and looked toward Astana negotiations where Iran would join Russia and Turkey.

Syrian government and armed opposition representatives began talks in Astana, supported by Iran, Russia and Turkey, with the UN participating in efforts to strengthen the ceasefire.

Hassan Rouhani and Vladimir Putin held talks in Moscow and issued a joint statement advancing nuclear, economic and regional cooperation, alongside agreements signed during the visit.

Iran, Russia and Turkey signed a memorandum in Astana to establish de-escalation areas in Syria, assuming guarantor roles in an effort to reduce fighting.

Iran hosted the second trilateral summit with Russia and Azerbaijan in Tehran, continuing the regional dialogue begun in Baku and discussions of practical cooperation.

After the United States announced withdrawal from the JCPOA, Russia criticised the decision and affirmed continued cooperation with the other participants, supporting Iran’s diplomatic position.

Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union, including Russia, signed an interim agreement leading toward a free-trade area, broadening the institutional framework for economic ties.

Hassan Rouhani and Vladimir Putin met during the SCO summit in Qingdao, maintaining presidential dialogue after the United States withdrew from the Iran nuclear agreement.

Iran and Russia joined Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan in signing the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea at Aktau. The five-party framework addressed shared maritime...

Rouhani, Putin and Erdogan met in Tehran and issued a joint statement on Syria, continuing coordination through the Astana format and discussing the political process.