The embassy inauguration was part of the visit schedule of Palestinian Authority Chief Mahmoud Abbas and his meeting with Pope Francis.The Abbas-Pope Francis meeting followed an agreement between Vatican and the Palestinian authority on June 26, 2015.The meeting was the third meeting of the two sides.9341**1420 www.irna.ir
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Iran, Syria deputy FMs discuss Astana talks on Syria
The two sides also exchanged views on the Iran-Turkey-Russia trilateral talks on Syria, involving deputy foreign ministers of the three countries, which were held in Moscow on Friday.Jaberi Ansari and Mekdad stressed the need for continued mutual consultations to find a lasting settlement to the crisis in Syria and help …
Read More »Pakistani high-ranking judicial delegation arrives in Zahedan city
Head of the public relations office of Sistan-Baluchestan province justice department told IRNA that the delegation will hold meetings with the director of the province justice department, Zahedan attorney general, representative of theSupreme Leader in Zahedan and the governor general of the province.Hassan Mohammad Dadi said that the delegation also …
Read More »German Federal Police chief arrives in Zahedan city
'Dieter Roman is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Iranian police officials, border guard commands of the province and its common borders with neighboring countries,' Sistan-Baluchestan Police Commander Brigadier General Hossein Rahimi said.'The trip aims at establishing bilateral relations between Iran and Germany police,' he added.Sistan-Baluchestan is located in South …
Read More »Malaysian PM extends condolences on Ayat. Rafsanjani demise
In his message addressed to President Hassan Rouhani, Razak voiced deep grief on the sad occasion.He referred to Ayatollah Rafsanjani as the symbol of 'courage and innovation' who sacrificed his life for the security and welfare of his fellow countrymen.In his letter, he emphasized the fact that Iran and Malaysia …
Read More »Minister says women are main elements of human development
Addressing the first women, family and media festival underway in Tehran, Salehi-Amiri said that justice and balance will come after the establishment of the sex justice in the society.Development will be sustainable only through making a link between the human development and improvement of the human life expectancy, the minister …
Read More »Iran, Russia, Turkey deputy FMs meet in Moscow
Visiting Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari and his Russian and Turkish counterparts Mikhail Bogdanov and Onal respectively review the details of the meeting to be held in Astana on Jan 23.Iranian deputy foreign minister arrived in Moscow on Friday morning in a bid …
Read More »Chairman of UNESCO executive board issues condolences on Ayat. Rafsanjani demise
In his message addressed to the Iranian ambassador to UNESCO Ahmad Jalali, Worbs said that Ayatollah Rafsanjani was an important political figure, a prominent statesman, and a pragmatic reformist who can never be forgotten.Ayatollah Rafsanjani died on January 8 (Sunday) at the age of 82 due to a heart attack …
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Read More »Senegalese pres. offers condolences on Ayat. death
In the message, President Sall expressed his deep sorrow and regret over the sad occasion and offered his condolences to Iranian nation and the bereaved family of the late Ayatollah.He wished divine blessing for the deceased Ayatollah and patience for his family.Ayatollah Rafsanjani died at the age of 82 on …
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