Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Irakchi's note in the Russian newspaper Vedomsti/2.
Energy cooperation between Iran and Russia on the one hand, and cooperation between the gas forum member states on the other hand, are important in several ways. These collaborations will lead to strengthening energy security and diversifying energy supply and transmission routes, attracting capital and technology to develop Iran's oil and gas industry, increasing export capacity and creating new opportunities for foreign exchange earnings. It is suggested to delete.
Despite such significant capabilities, realizing extensive cooperation involves challenges. Military aggression and unilateral coercive measures by the United States, along with the need for heavy investment in infrastructure and the complexity of long-term contracts, are among the most important obstacles we face. But the Islamic Republic of Iran is confident that in the shadow of bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including in the form of the current gas forum, an important platform can be provided to promote dialogue and cooperation in the field of natural gas, energy security, and the developing energy landscape at the global level.
In such a situation, strengthening cooperation between the members of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum and developing strategic relations between Iran and Russia provides an important opportunity to expand joint investments, transfer technology, develop infrastructure and increase the supply capacity of natural gas, which in turn will increase energy security in the region and the world.
Utilizing these capabilities requires political will, mutual trust and the formation of practical mechanisms to deal with the weak points of the global energy market.
The Islamic Republic of Iran believes that the stability of the global energy market depends on constructive cooperation between countries, mutual respect and peaceful settlement of disputes. In this context, Iran presented seven-day plans to prepare for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the return of normal maritime traffic, if the necessary conditions are met and the military threats are removed.
🔹 The Islamic Republic of Iran believes that a responsible approach, constructive dialogue and fulfilling mutual obligations can be the basis for reducing tensions, providing stable shipping security and strengthening stability in the global energy market; A goal that requires political will and the cooperation of all relevant factors to achieve it. This is the way to strengthen stability in the global gas and energy market, which depends on America's choice.