Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Salehi said that the exhibition is underway in Baku as part of Iran’s Cultural Week in Azerbaijan, noting cultural weeks are usually held to help countries get acquainted with each other, but current cultural week is aimed showing solidarity between the two nations.“The Iranian and Azeri …
Read More »Iran, Uzbekistan to form joint investment committee
Khazaei proposed the idea of setting up joint investment committee and the Uzbek minister welcomed it.The joint working group is to prepare a roadmap for mutual cooperation within the framework of finance contracts and investment.Khazaei said cooperation with countries of the region, such as Uzbekistan, is a strategic priority, adding …
Read More »UN chief: Resolution 2231 calls for full implementation of JCPOA
Guterres released his periodic report on the deal to the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday on the basis of the resolution, which requires him to do so every six months. At the introduction of the report, he recalled that three years ago, China, France, Germany, Russia, the US and …
Read More »Indian sport lovers admire Iran's brave performance in World Cup 2018
In an exclusive interview with IRNA here on the subject, Alok Sinha said: “Iranian team’s performance at the Word Cup was extremely impressive. The never-say-die attitude of the team was absolutely superb and no one would have complained if they had won that game against Portugal and made to the …
Read More »Italy envoy lauds Iran's high place in world culture
Iran with its great history and rich civilization has now a high place in world culture, Italian Ambassador to Iran Mauro Conchatori told reporters.He made the remarks in a press conference on Italian Film Week, expected to be held in the Iranian capital, Tehran from July 1-6.Except the US, Iran …
Read More »Gov't not seeking membership in FATF: President chief of staff
Government is not seeking membership in FATF and whenever, the whole system reach a decision on the issue, government will make it operational, Mahmoud Vaezi told reporters.He referred to Iran talks with the European sides of nuclear deal, known also as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), after the …
Read More »Tehran, Baku open new chapter in bilateral ties
Salehi, who is visiting Azerbaijan to take part in Iran culture week, in a meeting with his Azeri counterpart said that there are many abundant capacities available for cultural cooperation.He said besides firm political relations, common cultural and historical bonds cause unity between the two nations.Salehi went on to say …
Read More »UN: Men using drugs more than women
The prevalence of non-medical use of opioids and tranquillizers by women remains at a comparable level to that of men, if not actually higher, according to United Nations Information Center a press release citing the World Drug Report a copy of which was made available by the Islamic Republic News …
Read More »Iran to defy US sanctions by relying on domestic potentials
Qasemi made the remarks in an interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Wednesday and in reaction to claims of a senior US official on ceasing sale of Iran's oil.He said that it seems that (US President Donald) Trump has forgotten that the world today differs from the …
Read More »ICRC voices concern over Syrian civilians in southern Syria
“We urgently call on all sides fighting in Daraa, Sweida and Quneitra to show restraint and to do their utmost to spare civilians, those no longer participating in the hostilities, and infrastructure essential to their survival,” said the ICRC regional director for the Near and Middle East, Robert Mardini. “We …
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