'Iraq would respect Iranian people's choice in the presidential election,' Hakim said in an exclusive interview with IRNA on Wednesday, adding that avoiding any intervention in other countries' internal affairs is one of principle policies of his country.The 12th Iranian presidential election will be held simultaneously in Iran and abroad …
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Rouhani congratulates Uzbek president on ties establishment anniv.
According to the report of the Presidential Office website, President Rouhani wrote 'I would like to offer my most sincere greetings on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan Republic to Your Excellency, government and people of Uzbekistan.Undoubtedly, deep …
Read More »Future of the region lies in peaceful and stable Afghanistan: Pak adviser
He made the remarks while addressing a seminar “Achieving Peace in Afghanistan: Challenges & Prospects” in Islamabad on Wednesday.He pointed out that the terrorist outfits have been crossing through the porous border and launching terrorist attacks in Pakistan. He stressed upon Afghan government to take action against TTP (Tahrik-e-Taliban Pakistan) …
Read More »Leader: Punishment awaiting those ignoring country’s security
The Supreme Leader made the remarks in the graduation ceremony of IRGC cadets at Imam Hossein (PBUH) University on Wednesday morning.The country's security and tranquility in a troubled region should be regarded as one of the prides of the Islamic Republic of Iran being targeted by the arrogant powers, the …
Read More »Rouhani congratulates on 25th anniversary of Iran-Kyrgyzstan ties
In his message released on Wednesday, Rouhani expressed the hope for further development in Tehran-Bishkek ties in line with both countries' welfare and maintaining regional and international peace and stability. During the last 25 years, both countries have taken major strides to promote relations within the framework of mutual respect …
Read More »Majlis approves criminal extradition bill with Kazakhstan
Some 114 lawmakers out of 199 ones voted in favor and four against the bill while five abstained.The bill was approved due to the need for systematic establishment of a judicial collaboration between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Kazakhstan and in order to pave the ways for developing bilateral …
Read More »Pak top official: Iran-Pak border commission to meet this month
Responding to a question by IRNA on Wednesday, he said that Iran and Pakistan have agreed to create a new border management commission with four members each to sort out border issues.“We are about to nominate our members and we hope the commission will meet within this month to make …
Read More »Zarif: No procedures yet in place for Iranians to go to polls in Canada
Talking to reporters after a cabinet session, Zarif said a political Canadian delegation is currently in Tehran to have discussions on holding presidential elections for Iranians in Canada. Touching upon his talks over phone with his Canadian counterpart Chrystia Freeland on Tuesday, Zarif said according to Canadian laws, casting votes …
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Read More »Zarif congratulates Haniyeh on election as Hamas new chief
In a message to Hamas new chief, the Iranian minister also reaffirmed Iran’s support for the resistance of the Palestinian nation.Referring to the special situation in Palestinian and the region, Zarif hoped that Haniyeh would be able to successfully foil plots made by the Zionist regime and its allies who …
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