Iran's national flag waves in northern Tehran, Iran, March 31, 2020. (PHOTO / AP)

TEHRAN - A senior Iranian military commander said on Wednesday that Tehran and Moscow were determined to expand their cooperation in the fight against terrorism, Iran's official news agency IRNA reported.

Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force Kioumars Heidari made the remarks in Moscow at the end of his official visit to the Russian capital, commenting on the agreements reached between the two countries during the trip.

Iran and Russia have recently strengthened their bilateral relations in the areas of politics, economy, and defense as both countries are subject to sanctions led by the United States

Heidari noted that some of the agreements aimed to expand cooperation in the fight against terrorism and that Iran would further its anti-terrorism cooperation with Russia.

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He noted both Iran and Russia were ready to share their "valuable" experiences in combating terrorism with other countries.

Heidari arrived in Moscow on Sunday and paid a visit to Iran's pavilion at the week-long Army-2023 forum held in the Russian capital. The forum, which ended on Sunday, was attended by 1,500 Russian companies as well as 85 foreign companies and organizations from seven countries.

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Iran and Russia have recently strengthened their bilateral relations in the areas of politics, economy, and defense as both countries are subject to sanctions led by the United States.