Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has departed for Moscow to deliver a written message from the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader, Khamenei, to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Axar.az, citing Mehr, reports that according to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, the visit—planned in advance and made at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov—is part of ongoing strategic consultations between the two countries.

Araghchi will meet with senior Russian officials to discuss bilateral ties, regional and international developments, and recent talks with the U.S.

The visit will also address the implementation of the Iran-Russia strategic partnership treaty signed last year.