On Friday, the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Astrakhan hosted a reception on the occasion of the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. The event was attended by Astrakhan Region Governor Igor Babushkin.
Iran's Consul General in Astrakhan, Mehdi Akuchekian, noted the role of the Islamic Revolution, which changed the course of history and determined the fate of Iran, and also spoke about the good-neighborly partnership relations that have developed over the years between Iran and the Astrakhan region, and gave examples of successful cooperation.
The Governor of the Astrakhan Region noted the contribution of the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Astrakhan to strengthening Astrakhan-Iranian cooperation. He thanked Mehdi Akuchekian for his assistance in the implementation of a number of important projects aimed at expanding trade and economic ties and humanitarian cooperation, and wished all residents of the Islamic Republic of Iran happiness, well-being and economic prosperity.
Igor Babushkin and Mehdi Akuchekian jointly planted a fir tree on the territory of the Consulate General as a symbol of friendship between the Astrakhan region and Iran.
Yesterday, on the occasion of the memorable date, a reception was held in Moscow on behalf of Kazem Jalali, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Russian Federation. Governor Igor Babushkin congratulated the Iranian partners on the national holiday.
The head of the region stressed that cooperation with Iran is of particular importance for the Astrakhan region. The Iranian partners are investing in logistics and industrial enterprises of the Astrakhan region. Cooperation in the humanitarian field continues.
During the solemn event, the Governor also met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Russian Federation Dauren Abayev and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Russian Federation Botirjon Asadov.
The parties discussed further cooperation within the framework of the North–South Transport Corridor and increasing the volume of transit cargo transshipment through the Astrakhan region.
Special attention was paid to the development of bilateral trade relations, including an increase in both export and import supplies.
Photo: Press Service and Information Department of the Astrakhan Region Governor's Administration, Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Astrakhan.