'Depending upon Iran’s progress in completing its action plan, the FATF will take further steps in June 2018,' the intergovernmental organization in charge of setting global standards on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism has announced in a press release published on its website.In June 2016, the FATF …
Read More »Economy
Iran wants more facilities for Iranian tourists in Armenia
In a meeting with Suren Karayan, Armenia Minister of Economic Development and Investments, Iranian Ambassador Kazem Sajjadi called for removing transit tariffs for Iranian trucks and buses and setting up more Halal food centers in Armenia for Iranian tourists. The roads connecting the two countries are said to be inappropriate …
Read More »Pakistan for completion of Iran-Pakistan gas project
'Islamabad will stay beside Teran in completion of the peace pipeline (another name for the Iran-Pakistan gas pipleline),' Spokesperson of the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Faisal said in his weekly press conference.He pointed to the Pakistan's growing demand for energy and noted that Islamabad is in contact with …
Read More »Iran introduces ports potentials in Malaysia
The meeting held in Klang Port was also participated by Iranian port officials, manufacturers, businessmen and industrialists.The event was organized by Iran diplomatic mission in Malaysia.The representatives of logistic marine, shipping, sea transportation, and packaging attended the meeting. Chabahar Port in south of Iran and north of Sea of Oman …
Read More »Interaction for energy security and stability
The most important achievement of this agreement was the proof of the fact that negotiations and dialogue were the best solution for settling any discrepancies. Besides extensive political and economic advantages, the JCPOA remarkably affected the petroleum industry and oil market. Market stability and balance were just the most visible …
Read More »Iran Parliament approves next year budget bill
The bill was approved by 148-38 votes in favor and three abstained.The next year's budget bill, presented to Majlis by the Iranian government in early December, 2017.Iranian New Year, Norouz, starts on March 21, 2018.1483**1394Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish www.irna.ir
Read More »Iran oil revenue grows in 2017
Oil analysts have described it as the 'quickest return' to market. Iran's oil exports soared past 2 mb/d in June 2016; just months after the JCPOA took effect in January that year. Last June, Iran's total oil and gas condensate production reached 3.8 mb/d.Thanks to Iran's oil diplomacy, the country's …
Read More »Boosting Iran-Russia cooperation, a national will: Governor General
In a meeting with Russian Consul General in Rasht Konstantin Alekseev on Wednesday, he stressed the need for bolstering bilateral relations, noting that the consul general plays a key role in developing trade and economic ties.“We need to boost bilateral ties between Iran and Russia and Iran is very good …
Read More »FATF satisfied with Iran's anti money laundering measures
IRNA was shown a document indicating that FATF member countries are now satisfied with Iran's timely measures in dealing with money laundering in line with the FATF protocol during a session they had on Sunday in Paris.Fight against money laundering and financial supports of terrorism are among the agenda of …
Read More »Iran private sector invited to invest in Pakistan’s NW province
Pervez Khattak extended the offer during a meeting with the Consul General of Iran in Peshawar Mohammad Baqer Beigi.On the occasion, both sides also discussed matters of mutual interests and bilateral ties.Pervez Khattak invited the Iranian companies to invest in different projects of the province saying that many Malaysian, Chinese, …
Read More »