Iranian president: Palestine issue to be main point of discussions in Moscow

The Iranian President, before his trip to Moscow, said on December 7 morning that the issue of Palestine will be one of the most "important points of discussion" in Moscow.

Before leaving Tehran, Ebrahim Raeisi told reporters that his visit to Moscow was at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Tasnim reports.

Iranian president, referring to the long record of relations between Tehran and Moscow, added that the two states have taken steps that show the shared view of the two states on bilateral, regional, and international issues. 

He outlined that the two countries' cooperation through BRICS, and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) have further deepened the Tehran-Moscow ties. 

Collaboration in various fields including agriculture, fuel, and energy will also be among the key terms of discussion in Moscow, according to the head of the Iranian government. 

He called on the importance of the issue of Palestine saying the ongoing issues in Palestine have made "all people worldwide to be worried."

In the end, he emphasized the urgent need for a cease-fire in Gaza, providing humanitarian aid to the Gazans, and granting Palestinians their rights.