# Russia and Iran reaffirm interest in deeper cooperation through BRICS, SCO and other forums

https://mins.news/en/item/106747

- TASS, 2026-10-19 19:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2204355

> Moscow and Tehran reiterated their interest in stepping up joint work through the UN, BRICS, the SCO and the EAEU after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Tehran. They also discussed trade, economic and investment ties, including transport, logistics and energy projects.

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