... situation in the Middle East is a major concern for both Russia and Iran. Escalating destabilization, the growing power and influence of non-state actors in the Middle East are in neither Iranian nor Russian interests, as they pose a short-term threat to Iran and a medium-term threat to Russia. Issues related to the Caspian Sea and Central Asia are also considered strategic.
The meeting of Ministers Sergei Lavrov and Javad Zarif is important in terms of preparations for the summit of the Caspian littoral states' leaders scheduled for late September 2014. Iran’s ...
... Azerbaijan’s sections, which, of course, is seen as unacceptable. But there is more to Iran’s position than meets the eye. It is thought that Iran is deliberately dragging out the negotiation process, pressing for a favorable decision on the Caspian Sea.
Iran has traditionally been a very tough negotiator. The idea of national sovereignty and its defense is deeply rooted in the Iranian elite, which regards serious concessions on any pressing issue as an infringement of sovereignty. Therefore, Iran is ...
... North Korea, Turkey, Germany, India, Pakistan, Ukraine and Poland.
In conclusion, I would say that both bilateral and multilateral cooperation between the Caspian Five could be expanded through a signed and ratified Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif
During the meeting, Mr. Zarif is known to have mentioned the inadmissibility of foreign actors’ involvement in the Caspian. Who was he referring to? And how can the littoral states prevent this kind ...
