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22No. 292 | May 2025The Thirteenth Government, under the leadership of the Late President Raisi, based its foreign policy on a return to the foundational principles of the Islamic Republic. The administration emphasized two main pillars: balancing relations with international actors and prioritizing diplomacy with neighboring countries. Consistent with these principles, the government actively sought to expand regional ties, strategically plan diplomatic engagements, and address misunderstandings with neighboring states. Through regional visits personally undertaken by President Raisi, the administration pursued its balancing policy. For instance, during a visit to Russia, important agreements were signed, including cooperation in the upstream oil sectors, gas transit, and transportation projects. Additionally, Raisi%u2019s trip to Tajikistan secured Iran%u2019s permanent membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), while a visit to Turkmenistan resulted in a trilateral gas swap agreement with Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan.The organization of the trilatBy: Seyed Vahid Nabavizaadeh NamaaziForeign Policy Achievements of the Late President Raisi%u2019s Administration in One Year