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 …
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Veep: Resistance economy helps production cycle keep on moving
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 …
Read More »Iran to attend IORA confab in Indonesia
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 …
Read More »Iranian senior advisor, Indian vice president discuss cultural ties
The meeting was held in New Delhi on the sidelines of an international three-day conference on Iran studies which began in the India capital on March 1 (Wednesday) with the participation of 140 Persian language scholars from Iran, Tajikistan, India and Afghanistan.During their tw0-hour meeting, Haddad Adel and Ansari exchanged …
Read More »Russia: Tehran-Moscow relations deeply rooted, stable
In her weekly press briefing, she said relations between the two countries date back to some 516 years ago and described it as very consolidated.Iran and Russia as two prominent countries in the region have established relation since 16th century, she said. Tehran is regarded as a powerful and sustainable …
Read More »Relative progress made in talks with Saudis on Hajj
'If the talks on meeting expectations raised by Iran reach an agreement, then the path will be open for the Iranian pilgrims to attend this year Hajj congregation,' said the official. An Iranian delegation headed by Mohammadi arrived in Riyadh on February 22 upon the invitation of the Saudi officials …
Read More »Qasemi denies allegations lodged in Saudi’s statement against Iran
The unfounded allegations have been mentioned in the clause 15 of a joint statement issued at the end of the visit of the Saudi king to Malaysia on March 1st, Qasemi said.In the statement, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia accused Iran of interfering in the “internal affairs of countries in the …
Read More »Iran, Zimbabwe call for expansion of economic cooperation
Erfanian said in the meeting that in the past three months three top Zimbabwean officials visited Iran.He stressed that Tehran and Harare could benefit from the sound atmosphere created after implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as well as the grounds made after removal of economic sanctions …
Read More »Foreign firms willing to work in Iran clothing sector in post-JCPOA
Speaking to IRNA in this northeastern provincial capital city, the minister said that Iran's clothing market is apt to attract foreign companies and create job for 500,000 domestic workers.Rabie said that working in Iran’s clothing market would be very promising for all investors.The landmark nuclear deal was signed in Juyly …
Read More »Pakistan, a hospitable host
President Hassan Rouhani attending the summit, during his speech appreciated Pakistan for its hospitality.High level delegations from the ten-ECO member states including Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan attended the summit.The event was held in a very peaceful and healthy atmosphere and all of the …
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