The MoU signed by Forests, Range and Watershed Management Organization and The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is expected to cover five regions in Yazd, North Khorasan, South Khorasan and Golestan Provinces.Carbon sequestration is a biologic process to store carbon in plants and soil.The memorandum of understanding was signed …
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Iran produces 61% of central, western Asia rice
Shahdi pointed to the rising demand for rice in this region, so in order to face increasing demand, establishment of food security and reduction of poverty, we need to increase rice production by 25 percent more in the region until year 2035.Head of (RRTC-CWA) said that rice consumption in the …
Read More »Iran, SKorea to cooperate on Mini LNG
“In case of acquiring the know-how, it will become possible to transfer LNG to remote areas,” Saeed Pakseresht said in a press conference on the details of Iran-South Korea Mini LNG agreement.During the visit of Iranian delegation to South Korea, headed by Managing Director of NIGC Hamid Reza Araqi, the …
Read More »Iran-EAEU finalize accord on FTZ
The EAEU announced on Saturday that Iran and EAEU members will observe the basic principles of World Trade Organization and create the proper conditions for trading all goods in the framework of commerce collaborations.Iran and the EAEU negotiated for 18 months for creating the free trade zone.Minister of Communications Mahmoud …
Read More »Iran's Economy Minister in S. Korea to boost banking ties
After implementation of the landmark nuclear agreement between Iran and major world powers known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a strategic foreign finance committee was formed in Iran’s Ministry of Economy, consisting of representatives of Central Bank and Plan and Budget Organization, to accelerate and facilitate foreign lines …
Read More »Building second section of Tehran-north Freeway starts
The second part of the freeway has the longest tunnel in Iran with 6,400 meters length. There are four Iranian contractors, by public tender, taking charge of the construction of the second section.Abbas Akhondi, the Minister of Roads and Urban Development, was also present at Jahangiri's visit to the project …
Read More »Iran ready to export technical, engineering services to African counties
Vaezi made the remarks in a meeting with several African officials on the sidelines of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum in Geneva. Touching upon the importance of communications and information technology (IT) for the progress of the countries, he said IT plays a pivotal role in …
Read More »Iran, Oman to boost economic ties
Iran’s Ambassador to Oman Mohammad Reza Nouri Shahroudi explored avenues for bolstering economic cooperation in a meeting with Omani Minister of Trade and Industries Masoud al- Sunaidy on Wednesday.Both sides expressed pleasure over the high level of political ties, stressing the need for bolstering commercial exchanges. They also highlighted the …
Read More »Minister: Iran intends to use India’s experiences in information technology field
On the sidelines of the 106th session of the International Labor Organization meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, Ali Rabiei met with Minister of Labor and Employment of India Bandaru Dattatreya and discussed ways for joint cooperation between the two countries.He expressed hope for more interaction and cooperation with India, and said …
Read More »Three tons of edible fish exported from Bushehr to Qatar
Following recent developments in the Persian Gulf region and imposing sanctions by a number of Arab countries against Qatar and demand of Doha for importing food products from Iran, this move has been done via Bulkheir port in the province, the provincial customs office said.Simrouni added that all necessary inspections …
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