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Seoul-Tehran Eye Pipeline Cooperation

KOGAS has agreed to engineer and launch Iran’s 9th and 11th cross-country pipeline projects, based on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the National Iranian Gas Company on Sunday May 1, a senior NIGC official said.

Indonesian Ambassdor Calls for Closer Tehran-Jakarta Ties

Indonesia’s new ambassador to Iran underlined that his country is willing to further promote bilateral relations with the Islamic Republic in diverse areas, including politics and economics.

South Korean President in Iran for Official Visit

South Korean President Park Geun-hye who arrived in Iran on Sunday for a three-day visit, met Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday morning after an official welcome ceremony at Sa'd Abad Palace.

Indian PM Modi to Visit Iran in Late May

According to Indian media, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to make a visit to Iran later this month to expand ties with the country, particularly in the energy sector.

Park Guen-hye Hopes for New Chapter Between Seoul and Tehran

South Korea’s president arrives in Tehran today on a three-day visit aimed at boosting mutual ties, becoming the first South Korean president to visit...

Tehran, Seoul Determined to Boost Energy Cooperation

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said Iran and South Korea can cooperate in various energy sectors including petrochemical industry, liquefied natural gas and investment of Korean companies in Iranian projects.

Asian Oil Imports from Iran up by 50% in March

Iran’s oil exports to Asian countries have increased by 50% in the third month of the current year compared the corresponding period last year.

Iran and China Stress Common Views on Syria

Ranking diplomats from Iran and China asserted that Syrian people alone have the right to decide their country’s fate, with both stressing the need for a serious fight against terrorist groups in the Arab country.

Hyundai to build power plant in Iran

South Korea’s Hyundai Engineering Company (HEC) will ink a contract to construct a 500-megawatt power house in Iran.

Iran and South Korea Confer on Expanding Nuclear Cooperation

In an Apr 24 meeting in Tehran, a South Korean delegation headed by the deputy minister of Trade, Industry and Energy stressed the continuation of talks on the expansion of nuclear cooperation with Iran.

Iran Ready to Help Expedite Silk Road Revival: Soltanifar

The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to help expedite the revival of the Silk Road and re-energize its capacity, Vice-president and head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization said Saturday.

Tehran, Seoul to Ink Multi-Billion Dollar Deals: Report

Construction companies from South Korea plan to sign contracts with Iran on a series of big development projects during an upcoming visit to the Islamic Republic by the president of the East Asian nation, South Korean industry officials said on Saturday.

Isfahan, Hong Kong discuss boosting trade ties

Members of Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mine and Agriculture met with a group of businessmen from Hong Kong on Tuesday evening to discuss venues for bilateral trade.

Iran’s Larijani Hails Afghanistan’s Progress in Anti-Terror Fight

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the Afghan government has made some progress in its fight against terrorism, calling for regional countries’ assistance in the anti-terrorism campaign.

China to invest in Mehran Petrochemical construction

The deal for construction of first petrochemical power plant in Mehran was signed on Tuesday between the executor company of Petrosaman Faragostar and Chinese Company CNTIC.

Asia-Pacific Meeting in Iran to Pave Way for Handicrafts Export

A senior Iranian official said that the holding of the 7th Asia-Pacific Forum in Iran could pave the way for boosting exports of Iranian handicrafts to foreign countries.

Iranian Speaker Underlines Necessity for Development of Tehran-Astana Parliamentary Cooperation

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani underscored the necessity for the further broadening of parliamentary relations and cooperation between Tehran and Astana.

South Korean president in Iran on May 1

South Korean President Park Geun-hye is scheduled to be in Iran on May 1, Iranian president's deputy chief of staff for communications and information said Monday.

Tehran, Seoul to Sign MoUs in May

South Korean President Park Geun-hye will visit Iran in May to sign three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on energy domain, an official with Iranian Ministry of Petroleum said on Sunday.

Iran, Pakistan to Conduct Joint Naval Drills

Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said Iranian and Pakistani navy vessels are to carry out joint military exercises on April 18.

Tehran, Delhi to start cultural talks

Head of Islamic Culture and Relations Organization and General Director of Indian Council for Cultural Relations agreed on starting religious talks and holding cultural negotiations between Iran and India.

Bangladeshi Ambassador: Tehran, Dhaka to forge all-out ties

The people of Bangladesh are celebrating the arrival of the New Bengali Year (April 14). A glance at the history of Iran-Bangladesh relations indicates...

34th FIFF to host acclaimed directors from Russia, Hong Kong

Famous Hong Kong director Andrew Lau and Russian director Alexander Sokurov will attend the 34th Fajr International Film Festival, which will kick off in Tehran on April 20.

Mongolia, new buyer of Iranian crude

An NIOC official announced Iran and Mongolia have resumed negotiations on Iranian crude oil sales to the East Asian country through China’s route.

Iran, Pakistan state news agencies to sign MoU

Pakistan Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Pervaiz Rashid says state news agencies of Iran and Pakistan (IRNA, APP) will sign a new MoU to enhance cooperation in near future.

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