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Russian PM Mishustin holds bilateral talks with Iranian First Vice President Aref

Oct 19, 2026 08:23 AM CT Dushanbe, Tajikistan diplomacy, russia-iran, bilateral-talks, strategic-partnership

Summary

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin met with Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref at the Kokhi Somon governmental residence in Dushanbe. This bilateral engagement signals continued high-level diplomatic coordination between Moscow and Tehran, likely reinforcing their strategic alignment in the face of Western sanctions and regional instability.

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The talks were held at the Kokhi Somon governmental residence

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Actor Responses

Russia NEUTRAL

Prime Minister Mishustin engaged in high-level talks with Iranian leadership.

Iran NEUTRAL

First Vice President Aref participated in bilateral discussions with Russian officials.

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