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PM Zarif calls on Persian Gulf states to have dialogue

PM Zarif calls on Persian Gulf states to have dialogue

“Coercion is never the solution. Dialogue is imperative, especially during blessed Ramadan,” Zarif said in his twitter page on Monday, following certain Arab Persian Gulf countries announced that they had cut ties with Qatar, accusing the country of supporting terrorism.Doha has rejected the accusations calling them baseless.Zarif also discussed the …

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Iran to attend Afghan peace summit

Iran to attend Afghan peace summit

Also representatives from Pakistan, India, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Russia, China, the US, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Britain, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, France, Italy, Australia, South Korea, Turkey, Japan, the United Nations, NATO, and the European Union are to take part in the summit on Foreign Ministry Deputies …

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Iran-China media cooperation discussed

Iran-China media cooperation discussed

The issue was discussed in a meeting held between Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) Abdolali Aliasgari and the director general of the state-run television network, China Central Television (CCTV), Nie Chenxi.The meeting was also attended by Iran’s Ambassador in Beijing Ali Asghar Khaji.The two sides explored …

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Tension in Arab states ties result of Trump's visit: Iranian MP

Tension in Arab states ties result of Trump's visit: Iranian MP

“The first impression of the US President Donald Trump’s visit to the region is the recent tension in the countries’ relations, said Boroujerdi referring to the reports on some Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, severing ties with Qatar.Boroujerdi, a representative in Iran’s parliament (Majlis), emphasized that Iran had always stressed …

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Two Shia people gunned down in SW Pakistan

Two Shia people gunned down in SW Pakistan

Reports quoting police said the attackers opened fire and killed a man and woman of Shia community as they were travelling on a motorcycle in Spini Road area of Quetta.“This incident is an act of targeted killing,” police said.Both received fatal bullet wounds and died on the spot. There was …

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28th death anniversary of Imam Khomeini observed across Pakistan

28th death anniversary of Imam Khomeini observed across Pakistan

Ceremonies were held in all consulates and cultural centers of Iran across Pakistan to commemorate the death anniversary of Imam Khomeini. Large number of religious figures, Iranian diplomats, scholars, analysts, students and many lovers of late Imam’s ideas attended the programs held in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta and …

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China to back Iran's membership in SCO: Official

China to back Iran's membership in SCO: Official

China’s Assistant Foreign Minister Li Huilai told reporters on Monday that Iran’s membershsip in the Organization, as an active observer, will be discussed in the upcoming meeting in Astana on July 7.China's President Xi Jinping heading a delegation will attend the meetin, according to the Chinese news agency Xinhua.Iran’s presence …

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Pakistan yet to announce formal position on Qatar, Saudi rift

Pakistan yet to announce formal position on Qatar, Saudi rift

Earlier local media quoting some sources in the foreign ministry reported that Pakistan will keep ties with Qatar as the country has no plant to cut ties with Qatar.But, talking to IRNA, foreign ministry spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said: 'We do not confirm the media reports and any necessary statement regarding …

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