Semjén called for enhancement of cooperation between the Iranian and Hungarian cities of Tehran and Budapest, Shiraz and Pécs and Yazd and Jászberény.He also supported signing sisterhood agreement between Isfahan and other cities in Hungary.He pointed to increasing economic and commercial cooperation between the two countries, hoping that banking relations …
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Cordial ties with Iran necessary for Pakistan: Pak media
They have advised Islamabad government that maintaining cordial ties with Iran as a strong neighbor, is quite necessary for Pakistan.Leading Pakistani news papers ‘Dawn’ and ‘The Nation’ in their editorial comments said that although recent border attack was a bitter incident for Iran but the country wisely preferred the diplomatic …
Read More »Iran attends World Intercultural Dialogue Forum
Mohammad Beheshti Shirazi, Deputy Head of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization heads the Iranian mission to the forum. The two-day forum is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, with the cooperation of Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the United Nations Alliance of …
Read More »Presidential hopeful: Astana talks show power of Iranian diplomacy
President Rouhani made the remarks during the second group debate of presidential candidates, aired on the state television Friday evening with political and cultural issues in the spotlight.Rouhani referred to the efforts made by the nuclear negotiators during talks with the G5+1 group of nations and noted that all nuclear-related …
Read More »Azeri President issues condolences on coal mine explosion in Iran
In his message released Thursday evening, Aliyev condoled with the bereaved families of the victims of the sad event, and he prayed for immediate recovery of the injured miners.At least 22 miners have been killed in a huge explosion in the Zemestanyurt coal mine in the northeastern province of Golestan.According …
Read More »UN chief hails establishment of de-escalation zones in Syria
The deal between Iran, Turkey, and Russia suggests decreasing the use of weaponry from all sides in order to send medical and medicinal help to the Syrian residents. António Guterres in a statement on Thursday issued after signing of the deal said that the UN continues to support the decrease …
Read More »Friday Prayers leader calls for coherence, national unity during elections
Ayatollah Emami Kashani, referring to the May 19 Presidential and Islamic City and Village Councils elections, said that Enemies are looking forward to witnessing destruction of unity among Iranian people.“Political coherence in the country should be preserved under any conditions,” he said.“The enemy is looking forward to see the country’s …
Read More »2nd presidential group debate opens
The first debate focusing on social affairs was held live on state TV on April 28.Ebrahim Raeisi, the custodian of Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine, Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri, Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, former minister of culture and Islamic guidance Mostafa Mirsalim and former vice president Mostafa Hashemi Taba, as …
Read More »Kuwaiti Emir extends condolences on coal mine explosion in Iran
In the message, Kuwait’s Emir wished blessing of the dead coal miners, prayed for immediate recovery of the injured miners and patience for their bereaved families.Kuwait's crown prince and the country’s prime minister also sent a separate message of condolence to President Hassan Rouhani.At least 22 miners were killed on …
Read More »Conflicts in 4 districts in Syria to be halted from May 6: Russia
A pact reached on Thursday by Russia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Turkey is to create safe zones in Syria to reduce conflicts in the country, he said.According to IRNA correspondent in Moscow, the deal, signed at the end of the fourth round of Syrian peace talks in the …
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