In a meeting with the visiting Head of Iran's Majlis (Parliament) Foreign Policy and National Security Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi on Wednesday, the Serbian lawmaker added that Tehran-Belgrade cooperation in the international organizations as well as the annual meetings of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is significant.Omerovic called for promoting economic and …
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Iran condemns using chemical weapons by terrorists in Syria, Iraq
During the 84th session of the executive council of the organization on Wednesday, he cherished memory of the Iranian victims of chemical weapons, underlining the need for beefing up efforts by OPCW members to reach a world free of chemical weapons.He recalled coincidence of the 30th anniversary of Iraq's chemical …
Read More »US playing blame game by calling Iran 2013 poll unfair
During an interview on Tuesday, President Hassan Rouhani reacted to a report by saying that elections in Iran remain to be free, healthy, competitive and democratic.“I think those who are critical of the elections in Iran had better look at their recent elections and all the problems caused by it …
Read More »Zarif discusses bilateral ties with Qatari counterpart
During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and regional as well as international cooperation.Zarif arrived in Qatar on Wednesday afternoon for one-day visit and before holding meeting with his Qatari counterpart, Zarif met with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tammim bin Hamad al-Thani.Earlier in Augist 2016, Zarif visited Qatar …
Read More »Amano reappointed IAEA director-general
After the appointment, Chairman of IAEA Board of Governors Tebogo Seokolo issued a statement saying, “Today the Board of Governors re-appointed by acclamation the current Director General, Mr. Yukiya Amano, to a further term of office for four years, from December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2021.” “The Board extended …
Read More »Kabul terrorist attack death toll rises to 30
Most of the casualties are reportedly civilian people. According to the eyewitnesses, after a powerful explosion in front of the hospital downtown Kabul, a number of gunmen attacked the 10-storey building. According to informed sources, the hospital is regarded as a strategic place since it overlooks many governmental buildings and …
Read More »Zarif, Qatari Emir hold talks
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Tehran, March 8, IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and conferred with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday on issues relating to bilateral ties and regional developments. www.irna.ir
Read More »FM to depart for Qatar later on Wednesday
During his one-day visit to Iran's southern neighboring state, Zarif is to meet with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammad al-Attiyah and Emir of the Qatar Sheikh Tammim bin Hamad al-Thani, said spokesman of the Foreign Ministry Bahram Qasemi.In his previous visit to Qatar in August 2016, Zarif discussed …
Read More »Serbia proud of being Iran's friend
Dačić made the remarks in a Tuesday meeting with the Chairman of the Majlis (Parliament) National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Alaeddin Boroujerdi.He pointed to traditional ties between two countries, saying that relations are developing rapidly and Serbia is ready to take any measure in this regard.Serbian diplomat pointed to …
Read More »Envoy to IAEA opposes call for disclosure of safeguards information
“I would like to refer to few delegations that asked again for disclosure of the raw and detailed confidential safeguards information contrary to the BOG approved mandate. Such request gives the impression that the Agency should not be trusted and the Agency’s assessment should be assessed again independently,” Najafi said …
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