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Iran and Turkmenistan Envisage Huge Goods-For-Energy Barter

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An Iranian Petroleum Ministry official says Iran and Turkmenistan have envisioned a $30bn barter deal in their economic exchange.
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Chabahar Port: Indian Firms to Invest $235m

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The Managing Director of the Ports and Maritime Organization said that the capacity of Chabahar port will increase from 2 million tons to 8 million tons after an investment of $235m from Indian firms.
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Tajikistan President Becomes a God!

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Under new rules, governments in Tajikistan will now have to swear an oath of office to the President, rather than their holy books, before they can begin doing their jobs.
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Iran’s UN Envoy Warns of ISIS Affiliates Emerging in Afghanistan

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Iran’s Ambassador and Charge d’Affaires to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Dehghani warned against the appearance of different terrorist groups derived from or affiliated to Daesh [ISIS] in Afghanistan. In his June 21 remarks, he noted that turning a blind eye towards the issue would lead to further deterioration of the situation there.
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Afghan Refugee Crisis: UN to Host 4-Way Meeting

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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi said the body is to host a quadrilateral meeting on challenges related to Afghan refugees.
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China’s Oil Imports from Iran up 19.5%

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Recent official figures show that China’s imports of crude oil from Iran jumped by 19.5 percent in May compared to the same period last year.
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Japan’s Ambassador: High-Ranking Trade Missions to Visit Iran

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The Japanese ambassador to Iran said that various MoUs between Tehran and Tokyo have been signed, and Japan is getting prepared to dispatch high-ranking business delegations to Iran.
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Iran, Kazakhstan to boost railway co-op

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Iran and Kazakhstan are to develop their railway cooperation, announced Hossein Ashouri, an Islamic Republic of Iran Railways official.
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Iran and Afghanistan Stress Anti-Narcotic Collaboration

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Iranian and Afghan officials underlined the need for cooperation in fighting drug trafficking.
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Indian Journalist: Iran’s SCO Membership Will Enhance Regional Security

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A senior Indian journalist believes that Iran’s full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will enhance the security and stability in the region.
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Iran Basketball Team Crowned Atlas Challenge Cup Champions

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Iran defeated Lithuania 85-70 to win the 2016 International Basketball Challenge on Sunday June 19.
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Environmental Issues Top JICA To-Do List

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Addressing environmental problems is one of the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s top priorities in Iran, according to the agency’s chief representative in Tehran.
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Rouhani to Sharif: Iran Welcomes Improved Pakistan Relations

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Iran’s Hassan Rouhani told Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan that both nations in the region have common interests and will improve mutual ties.
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Iran Next in Line to Join SCO

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Iran is next to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) which will officially have India and Pakistan on its roster next week, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has said.
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Tehran and Tokyo Sign New Water Agreement

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Iran and Japan have signed a cooperation document on capacity development for the integrated management of water resources.
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Iranian Cleric Urges Pakistan Action to Prevent Shiite Killings

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A top Iranian cleric called on the Islamabad government to reverse its policy of inaction on the frequent killings of Shiite Muslims in terrorist attacks.
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New Iran-South Korea Container Service

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Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines launched a new, direct and regular container service to South Korea as business and trade ties between the two countries continue to expand, JOC reported.
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Chabahar a Vital 21st Century Port: Chinese Official

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The Head of Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences on Wednesday cited Chabahar as a strategic region and vital port in the 21st century.
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Afghan MP Urges Iran’s Inclusion in 4-Way Peace Talks

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A member of Afghanistan’s Parliament emphasized that the Kabul government needs to include more countries, particularly neighbouring Iran, in the process of peace talks with the Taliban.
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Chinese Ambassador Interested In Expanding Iran Ties

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China’s Ambassador to Iran Pang Sen stressed the interest of Chinese officials in expanding relations with Iran.
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Eurasian official: Iran and EEU to ink FTA

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An analysis of the potential benefits for countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) to conclude an interim agreement on free trade with Iran will be completed by the end of this year, according to Minister of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission, Veronica Nikishina, Sputnik reported.
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Chabahar Deal an Opportunity for Whole Region: Pak MP

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The Chairman of the Pakistan National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs believes that the Chabahar deal signed between Iran, India and Afghanistan, if looked at positively, will be an opportunity for the whole region.
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Iran to Host 2018 Asian Alpine Ski C’ship

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The Asia Ski Mountaineering Federation (ASMF) has announced Iran as the host of the Asian Alpine Ski Championship for the year 2018.
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Hong Kong Eyes Closer Maritime Cooperation with Tehran

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An official with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) said closer business ties with Iran following a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers would enable the city to tackle the downturn in the seaborne sector.
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Terrorism Caused by West’s Actions: Mahathir

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In a recent interview with TIME, former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad discussed the West’s role in the spread of terrorism across the Middle East as well as the possibility of ISIS’s emergence in East Asia, particularly Malasyia.
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