Such a way also made Iran hesitated about seeing the new US administration return to diplomacy, Ali Rabiei said at his first weekly press briefing in the new Iranian year (Nowruz started on March 20)."Removal of the sanctions needs practical measure." Rabiei went on to say that if the US were …
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Iran, Azerbaijan FMs discuss issues of bilateral importance
The meeting was held in Tajikistan on the sidelines of the “Heart of Asia” Conference.The two foreign ministers also discussed the latest developments in the Caucasus as well as bilateral cooperation in the Caspian Sea. Zarif had another meeting with Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon on Monday when they explored ways for mutual …
Read More »Iranian ambassador wishes speedy recovery to Pakistan President
Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini in a tweet on Tuesday said all my prayers for President Arif Alvi and Defence Minister Pervez Khattak.“May Allah bless you both with good health and speedy recovery,” he prayed. President Arif Alvi and Pervez Khattak on Monday revealed through their twitter accounts that they have …
Read More »Saudi Arabia in quagmire in Yemeni: Expert
Saudi Arabia is seeking to find a way out of the quagmire and its recent proposal can be seen in this context, Sheybani told IRNA in an interview on Tuesday.He said that a relative change in the US approach to the issue and international pressure on Saudi Arabia also was effective. …
Read More »Iran envoy: Sanctions prolong crisis in Syria
He made the remark in a statement read before the United Nations Security Council "on the situation in the Middle East, Syria on Monday.Ravanchi said that "We have heard recently from the Secretary-General and other UN officials about the risk of hunger in Syria in 2021. This leaves no doubt about …
Read More »Iran envoy: Sanctions prolong crisis in Syrian
He made the remark in a statement read before the United Nations Security Council "on the situation in the Middle East, Syria on Monday.Ravanchi said that "We have heard recently from the Secretary-General and other UN officials about the risk of hunger in Syria in 2021. This leaves no doubt about …
Read More »Iran, India discuss regional, int’l developments
During the meeting which was held on the sidelines of Heart of Asia Conference, both sides discussed the latest political conditions in Afghanistan and ways for active participation in Afghan peace process.Jaishankar lauded Iran constructive and effective role in Afghanistan political developments and stressed the importance of cooperation among regional states, especially …
Read More »China says document signed with Iran will provide general cooperation framework
"In January 2016, China and Iran issued a joint statement on establishing comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and agreed to sign a plan for comprehensive cooperation," Lijian said in his regular press conference on Monday."Through communication and consultations, the two sides reached agreement on the content of the comprehensive …
Read More »Iran to establish joint transport firms with foreign countries
Iran had made agreements and memorandums of understanding with foreign countries to finance and develop railway transportation, but investments were hurt by US sanctions, Eslami said as reported by Ministry of Road and Urban Development.Stating that there have always been opportunities in this regard and Iran welcomes them, the minister …
Read More »Zarif: Some countries not happy with Iran-Afghanistan ties
Speaking in a meeting with his Afghan counterpart Hanif Atmar which was held on the sidelines of Heart of Asia conference, Zarif pointed to lifting consular limitations for Afghan nationals, saying these measures are aimed at fighting human trafficking gangs.He also stressed continuation of efforts for clarification of Afghan nationals’ presence …
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