Russian delegation discusses prospects for trade and economic cooperation, including in gas, with Iranian leadership

MOSCOW. Sept 18 (Interfax) - A Russian delegation has discussed prospects for trade and economic cooperation with the Iranian leadership, including in the gas sector, during a visit to Tehran.

Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev and the CEO of PJSC Gazprom Alexei Miller held working meetings with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad. Representatives of relevant agencies and companies from both countries participated in the events.

"The parties discussed prospects for trade and economic cooperation, including in the gas sector," Gazprom said.

The Russian Energy Ministry said that the progress in implementing agreements reached following the 18th meeting of the intergovernmental commission (IGC), which took place on April 23-25, 2025, in Moscow, was also discussed. Particular attention was paid to preparations for the 19th meeting of the IGC, which will be held in Iran. Tsivilev and Paknejad co-chair the bilateral IGC.

A meeting was also held with the head of the National Iranian Gas Company, Seyed Tavakoli. A strategic memorandum was signed in 2024 on exploring the organization of supplies of Russian natural gas to Iran, Gazprom said.

Following the April IGC meeting, Tsivilev said that supplies to Iran could begin as early as 2025. At the first stage, using existing infrastructure, they could reach up to 1.8 billion cubic meters per year. The potential for supplies is estimated at 55 bcm per year.