Russia Welcomes Iran’s Bid for Full EAEU Membership

Date: 01 September 2025 - 22:24

News ID: ۱۴۳۰۷۰

TEHRAN – Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has welcomed Iran’s interest in becoming a full member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
In response to a question from an IRNA correspondent in Moscow, Peskov positively assessed Iran’s position, adding, “The Russian side welcomes such a position.”
The comments followed remarks by Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammadreza Aref, who had previously said that Tehran is seeking permanent membership in the union.
He emphasized that developing relations with neighboring countries, particularly those in Eurasia, is a priority for the Iranian administration.
The Eurasian Economic Union is an intergovernmental economic bloc that includes Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia. Iran currently holds observer status in the union, alongside Uzbekistan, Moldova, and Cuba.