Russia considers Iran as its strategic partner in the region and ties between the two nations are built upon such a fact, Igor Korotchenko a military expert at Russia’s ministry of defense told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Saturday.“Moscow attempts to enhance its ties and cooperation with Tehran …
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President Rouhani’s visit to Moscow roadmap for furthering ties
On the itinerary of President Rouhani’s Monday trip to Moscow, are a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as well as a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.President Rouhani is scheduled to attend a dinner banquet and visit a group of Iranians living in Russia.The president is also …
Read More »Egypt aware of Iran’s regional significance, says Cairo
As a big and vast regional nation, Iran remains to be an influential country, Ahmed Abu Zeid Spokesperson of Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs was quoted as saying during an interview with Egypt’s state radio.We are well aware of Iran’s significance and influence in the region, Abu Zeid was quoted …
Read More »Baghdad urged to play role in improving Arab states ties with Iran
Speaking to IRNA here, Mahmoud al-Hashimi said that Iraq could do so if the Iraqi government were united and followed a successful policy.Referring to the recent exchange of visits between senior Iranian, Omani and Kuwaiti officials, the analyst said that a serious move has been taken in the region towards …
Read More »Iranian officials visit Indian neural sciences centers
Head of Iranian Neuroscience Society Mohammad-Taqi Joghataei and advisor to health minister accompanied Kharrazi during his visits. About the trip to India, Joghataei told IRNA that the two sides reviewed ways to expand cooperation in cognitive sciences and share experiences in that area.Iran has a favourable position in the region …
Read More »Pak analyst: London attack result of wrong approach against terrorism
In an interview with IRNA, former Pakistani Ambassador to Afghanistan, Rustam Shah Mohmand said that there are many loopholes in Western strategy to deal with terrorism because they are targeting the wrong people.He said Western countries are trying to strengthen their systems but unfortunately on the cost of common Muslims.“The …
Read More »Iran rejects extension of UN human rights rapporteur mission
Qasemi described the move an instrumental and political use of the human rights issue by certain Western countries against other countries of the world. The UN Human Rights Council on Friday approved a resolution to extend the mission of its special rapporteur in Iran Asma Jahangir. Drafted by Swede, US, …
Read More »Senior cleric describes massive turnout in next election as vital
It will also indicate that the Islamic Revolution is still flourishing, Tehran Friday Prayers Leader Hojjatoleslam Kazem Seddiqi said while addressing a large number of worshipers at Tehran University campus during the first Friday Prayers congregation in the Iranian New Year, 1396.Iranians massive participation in the election would also safeguard …
Read More »President Rouhani due in Moscow on Monday
Heading a high-ranking delegation, President Rouhani will leave Tehran for Moscow on March 27, president's deputy chief of staff for communications and information Parviz Esmaeili said.Esmaeili said President Rouhani is slated to hold talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and several high-ranking Russian officials on issues of mutual interests, …
Read More »Iran gives visas at airports to 180 countries: Deputy FM
Qashqavi stressed that Iran has revoked visa requirements for nationals of some countries as part of its plans to boost tourism industry in the country.He underlined that the Islamic Republic of Iran aspires to host 20 million tourists annually by 2025.The official reiterated that introducing Iran’s tourist attractions and capacities …
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