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Iran attends 3rd Silk Road Expo in China

Iran attends 3rd Silk Road Expo in China

The two-day Silk Road Expo opened in the northwestern Chinese city of Dunhuang.The today Silk Road Expo is to discuss ways to further cooperation among the world countries, promote cultural and tourism exchanges, hold more festivals and conferences, share experiences and protect win-win interests.The Dunhuang festival which is an international …

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Syria, Lebanon discuss developing economic cooperation

Syria, Lebanon discuss developing economic cooperation

They also explored ways of increasing product exchange between Syria and Lebanon according to the agreement of fraternity, cooperation and coordination signed, SANA reported.During the meeting held at Internal Trade and Consumer Protection Ministry HQ, the two sides focused on the importance of cooperation between the two countries in terms …

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WSA: Iran world’s 10th steelmaker

WSA: Iran world’s 10th steelmaker

Iranian steelmakers cast 16.4 million tons of crude steel during the first eight months of 2018, showing a rise of 21.6 percent compared to the figure for the same period in 2017, which was 13.51 million tons.Based on the report, the second to ninth places went to India, Japan, the …

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Exports from Iran's Golestan Province up 62%

Exports from Iran's Golestan Province up 62%

'The exports consist of steel bars, iron, dairy foods, tomato paste, polystyrene which shows a 57 percent rise in weight compared to the same period last year,' said Ebrahim Hosseini Managing Director of Golestan Province customs office, addressing an anti-smuggling commission meeting held in the city of Gonbad-e Kavus on …

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European mechanism for Iran's payments step forward

European mechanism for Iran's payments step forward

Mohammad Nahavandian added that given the serious support of the five governments and the European Union, this financial institution will not be affected by American threats.Nahavandian at the end of the government meeting in an interview with reporters about the initiative to establish a special mechanism by the EU for …

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Seoul still seeks waiver from sanctions on Iran

Seoul still seeks waiver from sanctions on Iran

According to the South Korean News Agency, Yonhap, South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the meeting was held on Tuesday to discuss exemptions from the US sanctions on Iran oil exports, but the two sides have not arrived at any conclusion yet.The meeting was attended by Yun Kang-hyeon, South …

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Turkey to continue natural gas purchase from Iran

Turkey to continue natural gas purchase from Iran

'Turkey will continue to buy natural gas from Iran in line with its long-term supply contract despite Trump’s threats to punish countries doing business with Iran,' Reuters quoted Erdoğan as saying.“We need to be realistic ... Am I supposed to let people freeze in winter? ...Nobody should be offended. How …

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Pakistan upgrading road, rail network with neighbors: Pak FM

Pakistan upgrading road, rail network with neighbors: Pak FM

Pakistan Foreign Ministry statement said that the Minister made the remarks during the 25th Informal Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization held on the sidelines of the seventy-third session of the UNGA in New York.“He further added that the Istanbul-Tehran-Istanbul corridor and the Pakistan-Iran-Turkmenistan …

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OPEC, Russia shrug off US pressure to cut oil prices

OPEC, Russia shrug off US pressure to cut oil prices

The Saudi Arabian energy minister Khalid al-Falih told reporters at a gathering of energy ministers both from OPEC and non-OPEC countries in Algiers on Sunday, 'I do not influence prices.' The meeting finished with a formal recommendation that prices would not be reduced, Reuters reported.The announcement followed comments from President …

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Syrian PM calls on Iranian companies to invest in Syria

Syrian PM calls on Iranian companies to invest in Syria

During the meeting, the two sides discussed the prospects of developing economic relations and activating investment projects and partnership between businessmen from the two countries and the necessary steps to increase trade exchange, SANA reported.Khamis said that the deep-rooted and distinguished political relations between Syria and Iran constitute a solid …

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