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In the meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the 13th World Assembly of Science and Technology in Kyoto, Japan, Matsuno underlined Iran's role in the area of international science and pointed to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two countries last year.He applauded the presence of …

In the meeting, Hashemi said there are joint scientific, educational and research cooperation grounds between the two countries.Hashemi referred to old relations between Iran's Pasteur Institute and French one and said head of France Pasteur Institute is to visit Iran soon.He said there are 600 research centers in Iran and …

The agreement was signed by Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Mayor of Montreal Denis Coderre.The agreement envisions share of experience by the metropolises in the fields of public transportation, urban infrastructures, technical, cultural, social and urban economy.Qalibaf told reporters that challenges of major metropolises are similar to each other …

Nazari told IRNA on Sunday that tourists visited waterfall, Kooshk Garden Hall of Neyasar, Raees Historical Cave and Chaar Taaghi Zigurat and took part in rose water festival among other tourist attractions.He said that the tourists came from Russia, Germany, Japan, France, China, South Korea, and Arab states of the …

In an exclusive interview with IRNA, Indrika Ratwatte said at a time when many countries are closing doors on refugees Iran and Pakistan are still hosting millions of Afghan refugees and the hospitality is commendable.He added that there are three UNHCR refugee repatriation centers in Pakistan; two in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa …

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Director of Komesh Seal & Coin Museum Hassan Pakzadian told IRNA that the Finnish ambassador during his 2-day visit to Semnan province visited historical site of the city, Imam Mosque, Jame' Mosques, Ranjbaran House, Anthropology Museum and Seal &Coin Museum.He said Mr. Kamarainen visited the museum twice last year.1391**1416 www.irna.ir

One hundred and thirty million people need life-saving assistance, tens of millions of them children and young people -- our next generation already at risk.Yet after ten years in office, I am convinced that we have the power to end war, poverty and persecution, close the gap between rich and …

Ban Ki-moon said that global population of older persons is expected to rise from just over 900 million in 2015 to 1.4 billion by 2030 and 2.1 billion by 2050, when there will be roughly the same the number of older persons and children under 15.The full text of his …

Speaking to reporters here on Saturday, Qashqavi said Iran believed visas were not necessary for Arbaeen rituals but the Iraqi side did not agree with removal of visas.However, he said, Iran will act according to the regulations set by the Iraqi side.Last year, pilgrims were allowed to travel inside Iraq …