In a video message on the 50th anniversary of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, Zarif highlighted the formation of a global consensus in the 1970s to create the convention with the purpose of protecting wetlands.In addition to the beauty the wetlands offer in nature, Zarif said, they have a unique …
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Talk of Iran returning to JCPOA nonsense; Tehran still a member, says UN Envoy
In an interview with Euronews Persian TV, Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Majid Takht Ravanchi said, “How do they expect Iran to take the first step, while Iran is still in the JCOPA?”Referring to the fact that Iran’s non-compliance measure were taking in the framework of Paragraph …
Read More »Eurasia, Iran’s gate to world trade
One of the major objectives of signing this trade agreement is providing facilities for the merchants and investors and eliminating obstacles in their way.Signing the free trade agreement with Eurasia and the resulting preferential trade agreement also contributes to the establishment of turning Iran into a regional trade hub, and …
Read More »Approaches to COVID-19 vaccine discussed in Mustafa Prize meeting
Amid COVID-19 vaccine discussion, Mustafa (PBUH) Science and Technology Foundation held the 4th round of Science Promotion Meeting on the different approaches to Coronavirus vaccine development with the presence of professional experts in this area, as reported by the foundation’s official website.Mostafa Ghanei, head of the scientific committee of Iran’s …
Read More »Iranian delegation in Moscow to attend expert meeting of Syrian peace talks
The 15th senior experts meeting of Astana format countries on Syria will review the latest developments in Syria peace process and set agenda for the two-day Summit on Syria peace talks due to be held in Sochi.The 15th Astana talks will be attended by deputies Foreign Ministers of peace guarantor …
Read More »Yazd to host int’l handball competitions
Speaking to IRNA, Abolfazl Khoshnevis said the contest will be held in the presence of Iraq, Iran and Uzbekistan.International handball competitions are scheduled for February 23-25 by observing health protocol and social distancing, he added. He noted that preparatory works have been carried out for holding the event. 9376**1416 Follow …
Read More »Iran, Qatar keen on cooperation in transport industry
Eslami met and held talks with Ahmed al-Sulaiti on Monday.The two sides stressed the need for cooperation on transportation. Eslami said that Iran welcomes any mutual understanding and cooperation with the Qatari government in the field of transportation and believes that this cooperation can be fruitful and constructive for both …
Read More »Rouhani meets with Qatari Foreign Minister
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Iranian President Hassan Rouhani meets and holds talks with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Tehran. Iran, Feb 15, 2021. IRNA/ Amin Jalali IRNA English
Read More »Envoy: Iran’s letter on halting voluntary actions submitted to IAEA
Gharibabadi said that the move took place in accordance with a new law passed by Iran’s Majlis (parliament) on the necessity of lifting of sanctions and protect the interests of the Iranians.The parliament said the law is in line with the stated rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran under paragraphs …
Read More »Zarif: Our region, our priority
“Iran's active diplomacy forges ahead. Over past week, met with UN Special Envoy for Yemen Griffiths, Iraqi FM @Fuad_Hussein1, & today with Qatar FM @MBA_AlThani_,” Zarif wrote on his Twitter account.He added that “Iran, Turkey & Russia deputies will meet Tuesday in Sochi to advance Astana process. Our region is …
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