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Visit to Pakistan fruitful, says Iranian FM

Visit to Pakistan fruitful, says Iranian FM

The message, titled Fruitful meetings in Islamabad with PM @ImranKhanPTI, Army Chief, Speaker & Foreign & Finance Ministers, read that he was the first foreign minister that was received by Pakistan's new government.'Emphasis on expanding bilateral, regional & global partnership. Neighbors our priority,' he said.The Iranian Foreign Minister arrived in …

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Iran, Germany sign insurance MoU

Iran, Germany sign insurance MoU

The head of International Social Security Association (ISSA) Joakim Broer, who is also Executive Director of German Accident Insurance Organization (DGUV), and Head of Iran's Social Security Organization Taqi Noorbakhsh signed the MoU in Berlin on Friday.The two sides had discussed the MoU conclusion in Panama in November 2016.The MoU …

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Baku backing trilateral meetings on Syria: Spox

Baku backing trilateral meetings on Syria: Spox

'Republic of Azerbaijan has contributed to the development of cooperation with neighbors by supporting regional dialogue and cooperation,' Hikmat Hajiyev told Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).The trilateral summit of Turkey, Russia and Iran on Syria will be convened in Tehran on September 7, Russian media reported on FridayHe said that …

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Iran self-sufficient in missile technology: Commander

Iran self-sufficient in missile technology: Commander

commander of Air base Khatam ul-Anbiya Brigadier General Ali-Reza Sabahfard expressed hope that 'good news' on Iran's indigenous missile defense system with long ranges will be announced by the end of this Persian year (March 20, 2019).'Iran's air defense industry has become fully self-sufficient, transiting from reverse engineering and item …

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43rd OANA meeting to be held in Tehran on Sep 7

43rd OANA meeting to be held in Tehran on Sep 7

The day-long meeting will be attended by heads and senior officials of 19 news agencies from Russia, Republic of Azerbaijan, China, Qatar, Turkey, Oman, Mongolia, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Japan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Bulgaria, and the Iranian Mehr News Agency.Most of the participating news agencies are members of …

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Trilateral summit to be hosted by Tehran on Sep 7: Kremlin

Trilateral summit to be hosted by Tehran on Sep 7: Kremlin

'Iran has informed us that they were back to the Tehran option so the trilateral meeting is going to be held in Tehran,' Peskov said, referring to a previous announcement that Tabriz would be the city to host the summit.The Russian presidential spokesman also confirmed Turkey’s statements that Russian leader …

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Zarif reiterates Iran regional power

Zarif reiterates Iran regional power

'Bipolar demonization of Iran as either 'taking over MidEast' or 'fighting for survival' indicates US' cognitive disorder & demagoguery unleashed by collapse of America's moral compass,' Mohammad-Javad Zarif tweeted on Friday. 'Iran has been and always will be a stable, powerful & responsible regional actor,' he added.After Washington's May 8 …

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Iran, Pakistan discuss bilateral ties, regional security

Iran, Pakistan discuss bilateral ties, regional security

During the meeting, the two ministers discussed ways to enhance Tehran-Islamabad cooperation and strengthen relations.The two dignitaries discussed regional peace and stability. Foreign Minister Zarif on the occasion conveyed best wishes of the Iranian leadership for success of new government under Prime Minister Imran Khan.Iranian Foreign Minister had arrived in …

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Official urges replacing US market with Chinese for Persian rugs

Official urges replacing US market with Chinese for Persian rugs

The US is a major market for hand-made Persian rugs, but it will be closed to Iran when the sanctions take effect, Chairman of Iran's export confederation Mohammad Lahouti told Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Friday.Washington has re-imposed new sanctions on Iran after pulling out of the nuclear deal …

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Iranian rowing team advances to Asian Games finals

Iranian rowing team advances to Asian Games finals

Iranian men rowing team ranked third in the canoe sprint double 200m in 41.596 seconds, making it to the final. Uzbek and Indonesian rowers came first and second respectively.In kayak single 200m, the Iranian female kayaker Arezou Hakimi advanced to the final, and Ali Aqamirzaei in men's kayak managed to …

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