Trade between Russia and Iran during the eight months of 2026 increased by 10.4%, President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Iranian leader Massoud Pezhkian on the sidelines of the Forum of Gas Exporting Countries summit. According to RBC, the parties also discussed the situation in the Middle East and the further construction of the Bushehr nuclear power plant. In parallel negotiations with the President of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo, it was announced that the trade turnover between the countries had almost doubled during that period and the participation of the African delegation in the upcoming Russia-Africa Forum.

Trade between Russia and Iran during the eight months of 2026 increased by 10.4%, President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Iranian leader Massoud Pezhkian on the sidelines of the Forum of Gas Exporting Countries summit. According to RBC, the parties also discussed the situation in the Middle East and the further construction of the Bushehr nuclear power plant. In parallel negotiations with the President of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo, it was announced that the trade turnover between the countries had almost doubled during that period and the participation of the African delegation in the upcoming Russia-Africa Forum.