Speaking to reporters, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Iran, Russia and Turkey are working to set a time for the next round of talks in Astana. Consultations are underway for reaching an agreement on the implementation of the agreements related to the establishment of de-escalation zones in …
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Iran, Oman stress expansion of parliamentary relations
During a meeting in Muscat on Thursday, the two officials expressed satisfaction over the outstanding level of bilateral ties between Tehran and Muscat, calling for the formation of Iran-Oman Joint Parliamentary Friendship Committees. In the meantime, Al-Mawali condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Tehran on July 7, sympathizing with the …
Read More »Iran could play pivotal role in global communications confab, says ITU chief
Zhao made the remarks in a meeting with Iran Minister of Communications Mahmoud Vaezi on the sidelines of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum in Geneva on Thursday.He also expressed hope that Iran could play an efficient role in the WTDC ministerial summit expected to be held …
Read More »China, Pakistan agree to boost strategic ties
General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, who is on a three-day official visit to China, also attended the 12th round of Defense and Security Talks in the Chinese capital, said the statement.The Pakistani General had also met with General Fang Fenghui, Chinese Chief of Joint Staff Department and Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang …
Read More »Iran: US foreign policy confused, influenced by false inductions
This is clearly reflected in recent interventionist comments made by The US secretary of state, Qasemi said.Recent anti-Iran remarks by Rex Tillerson are interventionist, violating principles of international law, unaccepted and strongly condemned. “Efforts to create division among the unified Iranian people or any rift in Iran’s establishment are undoubtedly …
Read More »Pakistan welcomes Russia mediation between Islamabad, New Delhi
Last week Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kazakhstan.Foreign ministry spokesman Nafees Zakaria, during his weekly briefing in Islamabad, welcomed the offer by President Putin, saying Pakistan's relations with Russia are on a positive trajectory.“Russian …
Read More »Draft against US Senate measures ready: MP
“There was an assignment by the Speaker of Majlis to the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission regarding the plan to counter the United States Senate measures and now the draft is ready,” says Hossein Naghavi Hosseini on Thursday.“The members of Majlis decided to take some measures on the agenda …
Read More »Pakistani PM appears before 'Panama Case' investigation team
The PM was called as a witness to record statement, not as an accused party in the case. Strict security arrangements were made during the proceedings.The Supreme Court of Pakistan had formed the joint investigation team to investigate his family's alleged corruption in two months.The six-man probe team, made up …
Read More »China naval group berths at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port
The Chinese Navy flotilla comprising a destroyer, a logistic vessel and a military chopper, berthed in the Navy’s First Emamat Zone in Bandar Abbas on Thursday.It said the group has just been to the Pakistani port of Karachi for training purposes.A high-ranking naval delegation from China visited Iran for talks …
Read More »Recent Tehran terrorist acts not affecting Iran's power: MP
“The recent terrorist act in Iran happened at a time our country flaunted a glorious election as a major power in international arena and followed its interests,' said Ali Najafi, a Majlis (Parliament) National Security and Foreign Policy Commission member on Wednesday night.“This act, done by the Takfiri members, has …
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