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Iran, Iraq petroleum ministers ink MoU to boost cooperation

Iran, Iraq petroleum ministers ink MoU to boost cooperation

Issues such as development of oil and gas fields in common borders, exporting engineering and technical services, exporting goods and cooperation in the field of petroleum and derivatives were mentioned in the MoU.Rendering help to rebuild infrastructures of Iraq oil and gas refineries by Iran were also mentioned in the …

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Iran participates in Persian Manuscripts Conference in Balkans

Iran participates in Persian Manuscripts Conference in Balkans

According to RICHT Public Relations Office, the conference will be held on 23-24 February in the University of Sofia, Bulgaria.Zolfaqari noted that since the time when Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh became available as a result of the efforts of distinguished Shahnameh researcher Jalal Khaleqi Motlaq, widespread topics were raised about it, adding …

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Pakistani political leader blames US for terrorism in region

Pakistani political leader blames US for terrorism in region

In interview with IRNA, Liaqat Baloch said the US had attacked Afghanistan after 9/11 without any evidence and placed the whole world, particularly this region in a dangerous situation. He added that the US is responsible for the sufferings of the people of this area. 'American invasion has destabilized Afghanistan, …

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Lawmakers start reviewing next year’s budget bill

Lawmakers start reviewing next year’s budget bill

Out of a total of 290 parliamentarians, 215 were present at today’s open session headed by Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani.On Dec 4, 2016, President Hassan Rouhani presented the draft budget for the next Iranian year to the parliament. As per the internal regulations of Majlis, the administration should present the …

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Regional co-op, Iran’s principled policy: Spokesman

Regional co-op, Iran’s principled policy: Spokesman

Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday, Qasemi also pointed to President Hassan Rouhani's recent trip to two Persian Gulf littoral states, saying the president's meetings in Oman and Kuwait concentrated on bilateral issues and the two sides exchanged views about both global and regional developments.The spokesman stressed that …

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Saudi-Zionist common stance against Iran, no accident

Saudi-Zionist common stance against Iran, no accident

“Both regimes think that in order to compensate for their numerous failures and defeats in the region, they should provoke the international atmosphere against Iran,” Qasemi said.“Undoubtedly, the similar rhetoric used by these two regimes confronting the oppressed people of the region, is indicative of their painful frustration,” he added.Qasemi …

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Zarif says making threats against Iran futile

Zarif says making threats against Iran futile

Tehran responds to respect, Zarif told the NBC News in an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the 53rd Munich Security Conference.There's little appetite for opening 'Pandora's box,' he told the American TV channel rejecting any possibility for reopening the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as the …

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Culture minister underlines boosting cultural ties with Vietnam

Culture minister underlines boosting cultural ties with Vietnam

Salehi-Amiri said that Iranians have a positive mentality about Vietnam for its rich culture.He added that Iran and Vietnam can have wide-scale regional and international cooperation in the fields of art and culture.The Iranian minister further noted that President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to Vietnam in 2016 had a clear message …

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US fueling terrorism: Pak defense minister

US fueling terrorism: Pak defense minister

He made the remarks while speaking in a panel discussion, titled 'Countering Radical Extremism and Terrorism', at the three-day-long Munich Security Conference 2017.He denounced the term 'Islamic terrorism', adding that terrorism should not be associated with any religion.'I have heard the term Islamic terrorism maybe a dozen times today. President …

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