Africa

Iran, Tunisia Discuss Closer Cooperation on Different Fronts

A senior Iranian diplomat has sat down with the Tunisian president in Tunis and presented to him a written message from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

“Iran Attaches Special Importance to Ties with Africa”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is resolved to enhance its cooperation with African countries as it attaches great importance to its ties with the African Union.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack against Ethiopian PM’s Rally

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has ddnounced a terrorist attack against a political rally attended by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in the capital city of Addis Ababa.

Iran Condemns Assassination Attempt on Zimbabwean President

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced an assassination attempt on the Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa during a campaign rally in Bulawayo.

17 Iranian Sailors Held by Somalia Return Home

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says 17 Iranian sailors who had been detained in Somalia have returned to the Islamic Republic.

Twin Suicide Blasts in Nigeria Kill at Least 31

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists killed at least 31 people and wounded several others in a twin suicide bomb attack on a town in northeast Nigeria, a local official and militia leader said on Sunday.

Iran Ready to Offer Technical, Engineering Services to DR Congo

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi says Iranian companies are ready to participate in energy and power projects in the DR Congo.

Iran, South Africa Resolved to Promote Bilateral Ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with top South African officials during his visit to Pretoria.

Iranian FM to Visit South Africa on Tuesday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is set to embark on an official visit to South Africa on Tuesday.

Iran Releases Details of Complex Operation to Free Fishermen Held by Pirates

Iran's Intelligence Ministry has shed some light on a covert operation in Somalia that recently led to the release of four Iranian fishermen held captive by pirates.

Iran Rejects Morocco FM’s Baseless Allegations

Foreign Ministry spokesman has dismissed the anti-Iran claims made by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, describing them as fantasies dictated by Iran’s adversaries.

“Morocco’s Anti-Iran Claims Only Help Enemies of Islam Advance Their Goals”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Morocco’s allegations against Tehran will only play into the hands of the enemies of the Muslim world.

“Iran Must Shift Focus Away from Arabs, Invest in Ties with Asia”

Iran’s former ambassador to Morocco says the Islamic Republic has been too much optimistic about its relations with Arab countries, while the future belongs to Asian states, including India and its eastern neighbours.

Iran Condemns Deadly Attack on Shiite Mosque in Durban

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the unfair attack on a Shiite mosque in Durban, South Africa.

“Saudi Arabia Incites Morocco to Sever Ties with Iran”

Iran’s former ambassador to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) says Riyadh is behind Rabat’s recent move to cut relations with Tehran, and will likely provoke other Arab countries to follow Morocco’s lead in the near future.

Iran Denies Cooperation with Morocco’s Polisario Front

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has rejected the allegation that Iran’s Embassy in Algeria is cooperating with the Polisario Front.

Iran, Zanzibar Call for Expansion of Ties

The Chairman of Iran-Zanzibar Parliamentary Friendship Group and the Minister of Constitutional and Legal Affairs of the semi-autonomous region of Tanzania have called for promotion of relations between the two sides.

Iran Welcomes African Union’s Stance on Syria Developments

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has welcomed the recent statement by the African Union on developments in Syria.

Iran, Namibia Condemn Use of Chemicals in Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Namibian counterpart Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah have discussed issues of mutual interest in Windhoek.

Iran Sympathises with Algeria over Deadly Plane Crash

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has expressed sympathy over the crash of a military plane in Algeria which left dozens of people dead.

Iran FM Wraps Up Senegal Visit, Arrives in Brazil

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Senegalese President and Parliament Speaker in Dakar before leaving the West African country for Brasília.

Iran, Senegal to Boost Scientific Cooperation

Iran’s Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology and the Senegalese government have agreed to forge closer scientific cooperation, especially in the field of nanotechnology.

Dakar, Tehran Discuss Mutual Cooperation in Gas, Oil

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Senegalese counterpart Sidiki Kaba have conferred on expansion of bilateral ties in various fields, particularly oil and gas cooperation.

“Iran, Senegal Bridge between West Asia, West Africa”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has described Iran and Senegal as two major countries that can serve as a bridge between West Asia and West Africa.

Iran Resolved to Boost Business Ties with Developing Countries

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s ongoing visit to Africa and his later trips to South America are aimed at enhancing Tehran’s business relations with developing countries.

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