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Zarif in Istanbul for High-Level Meeting on Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to Istanbul for the Heart of Asia conference, a regional initiative for peace in Afghanistan.

Huge Fire at Indian Plastic Factory Kills 43

A major blaze that broke out in a plastic factory in India's capital New Delhi has killed 43 people so far, police and fire department officials say.

Five Iranian Films on Screen at Kerala Film Festival

An Iranian juror and five movies directed by Iranian filmmakers are participating in the 24th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK 2019) in India.

Iran Raps US Interference in China’s Affairs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the US’ interference in the internal affairs of China after the US House of Representatives passed a bill for sanctions against Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

Iran Sees No Limits to Growing Ties with Kyrgyzstan: VP

Iranian First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri has voiced Tehran’s readiness to enhance ties with Bishkek without any limits, saying the two nations can promote mutual cooperation by employing the ample opportunities available to them.

Iran to Return to JCPOA If Sanctions Lifted: Diplomat

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says Tehran will resume honouring its commitments to the 2015 nuclear deal as soon as the sanctions are lifted.

Iran, Tajikistan Agree to Boost Mutual Cooperation

The 13th meeting of the Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan came to an end in Tehran with agreements on expansion of bilateral cooperation.

Kyrgyzstan Eyes Oil Imports from Iran

Minister of Transport and Roads of the Kyrgyz Republic has voiced his country’s willingness to import oil from Iran and export foodstuffs to the Islamic Republic.

Iran Offers China 25-Year Strategic Roadmap

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri hopes that China will approve a proposal for strategic cooperation for 25 years.

Iran, Tajikistan Discuss Economic Cooperation in Tehran

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan have held the 13th meeting of the two countries’ joint commission on economic cooperation in Tehran.

Iran Ready for Active Participation in China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’

The Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has voiced the country’s readiness for close cooperation in carrying out the One Belt, One Road initiative, a Chinese-led economic strategy involving investment in many countries.

Iran, China Discuss JCPOA, Stress Closer Economic Ties

Iran and China have held a joint consultative meeting in Beijing on the Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Chinese Firms Invited to Invest in Iran’s Tourism Sector

Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts has invited Chinese investors to invest in Iran’s tourism industry.

Iranian Diplomat in China for Key Talks on JCPOA

Iran’s deputy foreign minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi is in the Chinese capital of Beijing for serious talks with Beijing officials on the fate of the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Chinese Highly Satisfied with Travels to Iran

Chairman of China Tourism Academy (CTA) has been surprised by the high satisfaction rate among the Chinese tourists who have visited Iran.

Iran FM Meets Head of Taliban Political Office

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with head of the Taliban’s political office Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Tehran in order to help promote peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Knowledge-Based Firms of Iran to Exhibit Products in Uzbekistan

An exhibition of products and services by Iranian knowledge-based companies will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan soon.

Iran Hails ‘Positive Developments’ in Security along Pakistan Border

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the significance of security along the country’s border with Pakistan, hailing the “positive developments” in this regard.

Iranian Tourism Delegation Due in China, Russia

Top Iranian tourism officials have underlined the necessity of introducing the nation’s tourist attractions in countries with potential visitors to Iran.

China Moves to Promote Technological Ties with Iran

China’s Minister of Science and Technology Wang Zhigang has voiced his country’s determination to enhance scientific and academic cooperation with Iran under the One Belt One Road initiative.

VP Sattari Addresses China High-Tech Forum 2019

Vice-President for Science and Technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran Sorena Sattari has delivered a speech at the China High-Tech Forum 2019.

Iranian Sci-Tech Delegation Visits China Suzhou Industrial Park

Iran's top science and technology delegation, who has travelled to China, has visited Suzhou Industrial Park on the second day of their trip.

Iran, China Set to Expand Ties between Knowledge-Based Firms 

Iran and China have stressed the expansion of interactions between the knowledge-based companies of the two countries.

Zarif Addresses Astana Club, Meets Kazakh Leader in Nur-Sultan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Kazakhstan's leader Nursultan Nazarbayev after delivering a speech at the Astana Club in the capital city of the Central Asian state.

Iran, Tajikistan Hold Fourth Joint Consular Meeting

The fourth joint consular meeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Tajikistan was held on November 10 and 11 in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

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