“Iran is Kazakhstan’s strategic partner,” Kazakh investment minister said in a meeting with Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Iran Gholamali Kamyab in Astana on Friday. The two sides discussed boosting banking cooperation and investment opportunities. Kamyab pointed to the creation of needed mechanisms to broaden the trade relations between …

Qasemi made the remarks speaking exclusively to IRNA, when asked to comment about the recent reports by certain media and voices of concern by some regional officials about Iran's growing influence in the region, the latest of which was anti-Iran remarks by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman during his Malaysia visit. …

Referring to rising efforts to fuel Iranophobia in the region, Ayatollah Khatami said that Iran will use its power to boost stability of its neighboring countries. “Don’t you want to believe that the US and Western countries are seeking to disintegrate your countries?” he asked while addressing regional leaders. “US …

Director Asghar Farhadi won his second Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film on Sunday at the 89th Academy Awards.Winning of the Oscar award by the Iranian director widely was covered by Malaysian media.The Salesman is to be screened at the Petronas Twin Tower in Malaysian capital on Friday. Farhadi, 44, …

“Authenticity of the video has not been confirmed yet and the case is now under investigation,” the ambassador told IRNA in an interview.The Iranian embassies, all-over the world, are responsible to protect the rights and dignity of the Iranian nationals, Taherianfard said.He told those who are to lodge complaints in …

Jahangiri also congratulated Gerdzhikov on his appointment in the message.He expressed hope to witness expansion of Tehran-Sofia cooperation and relations in Gerzhikov tenure.Jahangiri wished prosperity and progress for the people and government of Bulgaria.1430**1394 www.irna.ir

Speaking to IRNA, Ranjkesh said in the first phase of the operation a 600-meter-long rail track was laied while grounds are to be prepared for the second phase which complete the whole project in the Iranian side.Iran-Azerbaijan railway is part of a larger national development project called the North-South Corridor …

In an exclusive interview with IRNA, on the sidelines of the newly-ended ECO Summit in Islamabad, Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri said that the ECI will also sign a Memorandum of Understanding with IRNA to expand its cooperation with the Iranian state news agency. He went on to say that the time …

Speaking to IRNA in this southwestern provincial capital city, he said that the resistance economy was one of the most pivotal strategic programs of the government in recent years.The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has also emphasized repeatedly on proper implementation of the policy. The …

According to Indonesian Foreign Ministry, 16 out of 21 member states of IORA have voiced readiness to take part in the event at the level of leaders.Director General of Indonesian Foreign Ministry for Asia-Pacific Affairs Desra Persaya confirmed that representatives of 21 member states are to attend the conference, 16 …