Garmaroudi told IRNA on Tuesday that the 10th WTF World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in the presence of 762 fighters from 52 countries was held in Lima, Peru.He added that three representatives from Alborz province took part in the event and two Iranian female Poomsae fighters from Alborz ranked first during …

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According to the IMF website, a concluding statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country.The statement said that “Economic conditions are improving substantially in 2016/17. Real GDP rebounded strongly over the first half …

He made the remarks in a meeting with Iraqi Ambassador to Iran Rajeh Al-Mousavi.Referring to the historical and cultural commonalities between Iranian and Iraqi nations, the official noted that enemies are trying to damage deep ties between Iran and Iraq.Iranian and Iraqi nations will overcome their enemies, Velayati added.The Iraqi …

Chitchian during a joint meeting on Monday with German Vice-Chancellor and Minister of Economy and Energy Sigmar Gabriel, urged private sectors in both countries to help develop ties between Iran and Germany.He said that Iranian and German companies have a long history of cooperation in a wide range of areas …

It takes time to revive the relations between Iran and Germany, Sigmar Gabriel said.Referring to the positive effects of nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action, Gabriel said that Germany is committed to revive economic relations with Iran.Germany supports Iran membership in the World Trade Organization …

Rezaei made the remarks in a meeting on Monday with the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps commanders in Fars province.The Islamic Revolution is not in favor of aggression against other countries, and it appreciates democracy in the Islamic nations, he said.The Islamic Revolution urges independence of the Islamic countries and renounce …

'We are seriously considering the gas swap contracts and to this effect, we are busy signing several contracts,' said Araqi in the 26th Energy and Environment Committee session of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA).He said gas constitutes 70 percent of the country's energy basket and the …

Rouhani made the remark in a telephone conversation with Venezuelan President Nicholas Madoro.He congratulated Madoro on successful performance of the NAM Summit held in Venezuela, and hoped that during Venezuela presidency, the NAM states would have more activity and cooperation on the international and regional issues.He thanked Venezuela for its …

Ebadi said that the platform will transfer gas supply of South Pars field to refinery of the phases 20 and 21 for processing.He said that the hook-up operations of platform of phase 21 are over and the phases for its operation are going on at a satisfactory progress.1420**1416 www.irna.ir