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China Still Iran’s Top Business Partner

Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration's latest report shows China remains Iran’s top trading partner.

Beijing Hosts Conference on Iran-China Civil Nuclear Cooperation

A conference on international civil nuclear cooperation between Iran and China has kicked off in the Chinese capital, Beijing.

Kitaro Talks of His Interest in Iranian Folk Music

Acclaimed Japanese musician and composer Masanori Takahashi, globally known by his nickname Kitaro, say he often listens to the Iranian folk music and considers it highly valuable.

Iran Calls for Enhanced Military Ties with Pakistan

Iran’s defence minister has underlined the need for expansion of defence and military cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad.

Iran Calls for Restraint in Latest Kashmir Escalation

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has expressed regret over the recent unrest in Kashmir that left a number of people dead and injured, urging the conflicting sides to show restraint.

Iran Ready to Work with Uzbekistan in Restoring Peace to Afghanistan

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi says Iran is ready to establish cooperation with Uzbekistan to restore peace and stability to the war-torn Afghanistan.

Iran, Kazakhstan Call for Expansion of Bilateral Ties

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and Kazakh Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov have sat for talks on bilateral and regional relations.

“283 Iranian Inmates in Turkmenistan to Be Transferred to Iran”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says over 280 Iranians behind bars in Turkmenistan will be repatriated following the Iranian president’s visit to Ashgabat.

N. Korean Leader in Beijing Pledges Denuclearization: China

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to denuclearize and meet US officials, China said on Wednesday after an historic meeting with President Xi Jinping, who promised China would uphold friendship with its isolated neighbor.

Foreign Troops’ Pullout Precursor to Peace in Afghanistan: Iran

A top Iranian official says the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan is the prelude to moving towards peace in the country.

Iran, Turkmenistan Sign 13 MoUs to Strengthen Bonds of Friendship

Tehran and Ashgabathave signed 13 memoranda of understanding to broaden ties between the two nations, with their presidents vowing to work towards developing deeper cooperation.

Iran President to Leave Tehran for Ashgabat, Baku Tuesday

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is to set off on a two-day visit to Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan to discuss ways of improving mutual relations and the latest developments in the region with those country's officials.

“Iran Must Develop Ties with Russia, China to Counter US Hardliners”

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic should strengthen relations with Russia and China to counter tougher US policies expected after President Donald Trump's appointment of John Bolton as national security adviser.

Tehran Objects to Turkmen Border Guards’ Shooting at Iranian Fishermen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says Tehran has officially protested at Turkmen border guards’ shooting at Iranian fishermen and asked for an explanation about the incident.

Iran Condemns Kabul Terrorist Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a suicide blast in a Nowruz ceremony in Kabul.

Putin Re-Elected as Russia’s President in Landslide Victory

The incumbent Vladi­mir Putin cruised to victory on Sunday for another six-year presidential term after securing at least 76% of processed votes. 

Russia’s Central Election Committee under Attack from 15 Countries (+Video)

Russian media are reporting that there is an ongoing cyber-attack on Russia’s Central Election Commission, targeting its information centre.

Putin Casts His Ballot in Russia Presidential Elections (+Video)

Russian President Vladimir Putin, a major candidate in this year’s presidential votes, has cast his ballot in the nationwide elections at a polling station in Moscow.

Iran, Kazakhstan Discuss Ways to Expand Trade Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Kazakh counterpart Stanislav Vassilenko have held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the latest round of international talks on Syria crisis in Kazakhstan’s capital city Astana.

Iran President Says Tehran, Baku Can Link Asia to Europe

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Azerbaijan can turn into a connecting route between Asia and North Europe.

Iran Offers Condolences to Bangladesh over Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the crash of a Bangladeshi airliner, which killed and wounded dozens of people.

Chabahar, Gwadar Ports Great Chance for Iran-Pakistan Cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Nasser Khan Janjua.

Tehran, Islamabad Confer on Border Security Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal have discussed issues of mutual interest in Islamabad.

Iran, Pakistan to Hold Technical Talks on Peace Pipeline

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi have held talks on the controversial issue of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline.

Iran, Pakistan Call for Closer Cooperation in All Fields

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is visiting Pakistan at the head of a politico-economic delegation, has sat down for talks with his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Asif.

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