In a meeting with Iran's Consul General Alibeman Eghbali Zarch, he underlined the need for expanding parliamentary relations and economic exchanges.Referring to Iranian rich culture and civilization and the two countries' historical and civilizational commonalities, he said bright prospects are in sight for mutual cooperation and Tatarstan as an oil-rich …
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Pakistan against movement of US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
Speaking in a debate on the Middle East situation, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi said that a just solution of Palestine dispute would not only usher in enduring peace in the Middle East, but also give a blow to the extremist organizations like Daesh (ISIS) and al-Qaeda.“Palestine, the holy land, is the …
Read More »Zarif confers with Malaysian counterpart
The meeting took place on the sidelines of OIC Extraordinary Summit held in Malaysia to deal with the crisis facing the Rohingya Muslim minorities in Myanmar and the latest developments in Palestine.The two ministers also called for promoting cooperation during the meeting.Zarif arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday to attend …
Read More »Iran, Russia ink two deals on peaceful nuclear cooperation
The agreement on the first phase of cooperation in producing stable isotopes in the context of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in Fordo site and the roadmap for implementing memorandum of understanding (MoU) concluded with Rosatom in 2014 for collaboration in the field of peaceful use of nuclear energy were …
Read More »Zarif: Trump will be surprised if he rejects nuclear deal
Zarif, following his address in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation ministerial meeting in Kuala Lumpur, appeared among the reporters and said that all the parties involved in the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) should abide by the deal.As I …
Read More »Mogherini: EU against renegotiating Iran's nuclear deal
'This is an agreement that was endorsed by the UN Security Council with a resolution. This has involved six world powers plus the European Union and Iran,” Mogherini said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, streamed live on the forum’s official website.“So it is …
Read More »Zarif slams global indifference towards crimes against Rohingya Muslims
Zarif made the remarks during a speech at the Extraordinary Session of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers on the Situation of the Rohingya Muslim Minority in Myanmar.During his address, Zarif called on the World of Islam to be united in supporting the Rohingya Muslims …
Read More »Zarif in Malaysia for OIC extraordinary session
Zarif upon his arrival was welcomed by Iranian Ambassador to Malaysia Marzieh Afkham and high-ranking foreign ministry officials of the country.Iran's top diplomat is going to take part and address the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers on the Situation of the Rohingya Muslim Minority in Myanmar.Deputy …
Read More »Tehran-London ties should be based on mutual respect: Deputy FM
Majid Takht-e Ravanchi made the remarks here on Thursday in a meeting with visiting British Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tobias Ellwood.Takht-e Ravanchi, criticizing the stance adopted by some British officials on Iran, called on all sides involved in the 2015 nuclear deal, known …
Read More »OIC extraordinary meeting on Rohingya Muslims kicks off in Malaysia
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif who has left Davos in Switzerland for Malaysia is expected to join his colleagues at the one-day OIC meeting.Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi has attended the inauguration ceremony for the OIC extraordinary meeting on behalf of Zarif.Araqchi accompanied by …
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