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Pakistani Minister Calls for Expansion of Ties with Iran Health Sector

Pakistan’s Minister of National Health services says the country is seeking to further expand its cooperation with Iran in the medicinal and pharmaceutical fields.

Iran Sympathizes with Japan over Typhoon, Flood

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran expressed sympathy to Japan over human losses and damages from a big storm and subsequent floods.

Iran to Give Appropriate Response to Any Goodwill Gesture: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country will respond to any goodwill gesture with goodwill, and believes regional issues can be resolved through dialogue.

Pakistani PM Imran Khan in Tehran for High-Level Talks

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in the Iranian capital for talks with the country’s top officials.

Japanese Photographer’s Works on Show in Tehran

A selection of photos by famous Japanese photographer Kenro Izu are on display in an exhibition in the Iranian capital.

Iran Condemns US Congressional Bill on Hong Kong

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned a bill that the US Congress’ committee on foreign affairs has passed on Hong Kong as a blatant act of interference in the internal affairs of the other countries.

Several Iranian Companies to Attend China’s Hi-Tech Fair

A number of Iranian knowledge-based companies are going to attend China’s High Technology Fair (CHTF) to help develop the export of Iranian knowledge-based products.

Australia Releases Iranian Student after One Year in Jail

An Iranian university student detained in Australia since September 2018 has been released and returned home.

Iran Releases Two Australians, Will Free Russian Journo Soon

Iran has released British-Australian woman Jolie King and her Australian boyfriend, Mark Firkin, after dropping all charges against them, Canberra confirmed Saturday.

Iran Set to Boost Tourism Ties with Tajikistan

Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts says Iran is seeking to further expand its tourism relations with Tajikistan as tourism ties among regional countries bring them closer together.

Iran Urges Resolution of Regional Woes through Dialogue

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said regional problems should be resolved through dialogue and political means.

War on Terror Needs Global Resolve: Iran DM

Iran’s defence minister has underlined the need for global determination to combat terrorism, saying the terrorism phenomenon does not know any boundaries.

Iran Congratulates PRC on 70th Anniversary

Senior Iranian officials, including President Hassan Rouhani, have sent messages of congratulations to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the 70th anniversary of its founding.

Iranian, Russian Presidents Discuss JCPOA, Hormuz Peace Plan

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart have held talks on a range of issues in Yerevan, from the 2015 nuclear deal to a new Iranian initiative for peace in the Persian Gulf.

Iran to Join EAEU in Weeks: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country will officially join the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) on October 27, marking the Islamic Republic’s first membership in a regional economic union.

Afghan Peace Process Must Include All Afghan Groups: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says all Afghan groups must be incorporated into a peace process supervised and supported by the central government of Afghanistan in order to bring back stability to the war-torn state.

Iranian Feature Wins Top Award at North Korean Festival

Iranian movie "Orange Days", directed by Arash Lahouti, has won the Best Film Award at Pyongyang International Film Festival in North Korea.

Iranian President Congratulates Turkmenistan on National Day

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani congratulated Turkmenistan on the 28th anniversary of independence from the Soviet Union.

Afghan People Vote in Presidential Elections despite Threats

Voting has begun in Afghanistan's presidential election, with over nine million registered voters potentially heading to the polls amid tight security measures.

Iran, Kazakhstan Vow to Boost Agriculture Ties

The prime minister of Kazakhstan and the minister of agriculture of Iran have called for the development of agricultural cooperation between Tehran and Nur-Sultan.

Future Generations to Reap Benefits of Chabahar: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the current and future generations of the region will reap the benefits of the Chabahr port jointly developed by Iran and India.

Iran Condoles with Pakistan over Deadly Quake

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has sympathized with Pakistan over the earthquake that hit the country’s north, killing and injuring dozens of people.

Rouhani, Imran Khan Discuss Border Security, Kashmir Plight

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in New York on the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly.

Top Iranian, Japanese Diplomats Meet in NY

Foreign ministers of Iran and Japan have held a meeting on the sidelines of the 74th annual session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Zarif Hails ASEAN as Exemplar of Collective Action

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has described the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a good example of collective cooperation for making a better future.

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