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Eurasian official: Iran and EEU to ink FTA

IFP Media Wire -
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.
Media Wire

Chabahar Deal an Opportunity for Whole Region: Pak MP

IFP Media Wire -
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.
Media Wire

Iran to Host 2018 Asian Alpine Ski C’ship

IFP Media Wire -
The Asia Ski Mountaineering Federation (ASMF) has announced Iran as the host of the Asian Alpine Ski Championship for the year 2018.
Media Wire

Hong Kong Eyes Closer Maritime Cooperation with Tehran

IFP Media Wire -
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.
Asia

Terrorism Caused by West’s Actions: Mahathir

IFP Editorial Staff -
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.
Energy

S Korea to Up Iran’s Ultra-Light Crude Oil Imports

IFP Media Wire -
South Korea is expected to increase its imports of ultra-light oil from Iran by more than 50% in June, a report said.
Media Wire

Iran’s Kaffashian among FIFA Council Nominees

IFP Media Wire -
Vice-president of Iran Football Federation Ali Kaffashian is among the nominees for the three additional places available to Asia on the new FIFA Council.
Foreign Policy

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Kazakhstan’s Aktobe

IFP Media Wire -
Iran has condemned a recent deadly terrorist attack in the Kazakh city of Aktobe, expressing sympathy with Kazakhstan's government, nation and the bereaved.
Energy

Iran and Indonesia to Cooperate on Village-Scale Energy Projects

IFP Media Wire -
Iranian and Indonesian officials in a meeting on Tuesday June 7 reviewed ways to develop cooperation in the field of village-level energy.
Industry

Oil Accord Sealed with S. Korea’s SK Energy

IFP Media Wire -
The first ever agreement to develop and optimize Iranian oil refineries has been inked with South Korea’s SK Energy.
Asia

FM Official: High Potential for Iran-Mongolia Cooperation

Golrokh Askarieh -
Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacific and Commonwealth Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour stressed the high potential for good relations between Iran and Mongolia.
Asia

Indonesia Signs LPG Import Deal with Iran

Emad Askarieh -
Indonesia inked a deal with Iran for purchase of 80,000 metric tons of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from Iran.
Asia

‘Peace and Friendship’ at Tehran Intangible Cultural Heritage Meeting

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The promotion of peace and friendship is the main theme of the 3rd Ordinary Governing Council Meeting of Tehran’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Centre, Iran’s representative to the governing council Mohammad-Hassan Talebian said on Saturday May 28.
Asia

Iran Welcomes China, Pakistan Joining Chabahar Project: Envoy

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan said Islamabad and Beijing are welcome to join New Delhi and Kabul in developing the strategic port of Chabahar in southeastern Iran.
Africa

VP Orders Enhancement of Ties with Indian Ocean Littoral States

Golrokh Askarieh -
First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri ordered administrative agencies to enhance ties with Indian Ocean littoral states on Saturday May 28.
Asia

SAIPA Signs $1bn Finance Deal with South Koran Company

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Hassan Baghaei, the Deputy Commercial Manager of SAIPA auto-making group, said on Saturday May 28 that the group has inked a $1bn finance deal with South Korean company SK Networks.
Agriculture

Iranian, Chinese Firms Sign MoU on Agricultural Cooperation

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A major Chinese agricultural firm has penned a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a leading Iranian engineering company in a bid to boost cooperation between the two countries in the field of agriculture, a report said.
Asia

Iran and Japan to Cooperate on Energy Efficiency

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s Institute for International Energy Studies (IIES) and the Japan Cooperation Centre for the Middle East (JCCME) have agreed to cooperate on studying energy efficiency in Iran.
Asia

Iranian and Afghan Environment Chiefs Discuss Hamoun Lake Preservation

Golrokh Askarieh -
The chief of Iran’s Department of Environment (DoE) and the Director-General of Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) discussed issues related to Hamoun Lake preservation.
Asia

Pakistan Wants More Border Crossings with Iran

Golrokh Askarieh -
Pakistan commerce minister says establishment of more border crossings between Iran and Pakistan would help in boosting bilateral trade.
Asia

Iranian Pair Win Asian Snooker Championship

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran shocked India 3-2 (53-65, 54-7, 77-1, 64-69, 74-40) to clinch the final of the Asian Snooker 6-Reds Teams Championship at Novotel Al Bustan Hotel in Abu Dhabi on Thursday May 27.
Asia

Indonesian Minister Due in Iran for Oil Deal

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh will meet his Indonesian counterpart in Tehran on Monday to discuss fresh energy cooperation, Shana news agency says.
Asia

Former Indian Envoy: PM Modi’s Visit Was a Major Bilateral Step

Golrokh Askarieh -
The former Indian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan believes that the recent visit of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Iran was a major turning point in bilateral ties between the two Asian countries.
Asia

Afghan Official Thanks Iran for Sheltering Refugees

Golrokh Askarieh -
Afghan National Security Adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar expressed his gratitude to Iran for its support for Afghan refugees seeking asylum in the Islamic Republic over the past decades.
Asia

Afghan Taliban Appoint New Leader after Mansour’s Death

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Afghan Taliban confirmed on Wednesday May 25 that their former leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour was killed in a US drone strike last week, and that they have appointed a successor.
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