Int'l Relations

Iran Holds Webinar on Yalda Night to Boost Regional Solidarity

A webinar entitled “Yalda, Regional Solidarity” was held under the auspices of the Iranian Foreign Ministry and a number of other organizations to commemorate the ancient festival of Yalda Night and its role in unity among the regional nations.

Iran Congratulates Afghanistan on National Art Week

The Iranian minister of science, research and technology has congratulated Afghanistan on the country’s Art Week.

Iran Urges UNESCO to Condemn Assassination of Fakhrizadeh

Iran’s Ambassador to UNESCO Ahmad Jalali asked the organization not to seal its lips in the face of such terror acts. “You are all aware...

Iran Urges Muslim Nations to Revive Tourism amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Iran has called on Islamic countries to work together closely and exchange experience in the domain of tourism amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran, Russia to Work Together on Development of COVID-19 Vaccine

Iran’s health ministry spokesperson says Tehran and Moscow are to cooperate on the production of a vaccine for coronavirus.

Iranian Diplomat Meets Several Afghan Officials in Kabul

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh held meetings with several incumbent and former authorities of Afghanistan in a visit to Kabul.

Tehran, Moscow to Boost Tourism Cooperation after Pandemic

Iran and Russia have discussed plans to promote mutual cooperation in the tourism sector after the coronavirus pandemic is gone.

Iran, Italy Eager to Enhance Cultural Ties

Officials from Iran and Italy have weighed plans to promote cultural cooperation between the two nations with closer interaction among the arts centres.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Pays Tribute to Allama Iqbal

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has attended a ceremony held in Pakistan to commemorate the 143rd birthday anniversary of renowned Persian-speaking poet, Allama Iqbal Lahori.

‘Biden’s Victory to Keep Iran’s Hardliners from Winning 2021 Votes’

A senior Iranian politician says if Joe Biden wins the US elections this year, hardliners will have little chance to win the 2021 presidential elections in Iran.

WHO Donates Respirators, PCR Test Devices to Iran

The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided Iran with 150 respirators and 100 advanced thermal cyclers to run poly chain reaction (PCR) tests amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran, Kenya to Discuss Mutual Sci-Tech, Trade Cooperation

Iranian knowledge-based companies are to hold face-to-face talks with a Kenyan delegation to explore opportunities for mutual cooperation.

Iran Hails Opening of Joint Medical Centre with Denmark

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lauded the establishment of a joint medical centre with Denmark amid the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, calling for closer cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

Iran, UNICEF Sign Cooperation Deal

The Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) office in Tehran have signed a cooperation agreement covering issues related to the youth and children, filmmaking and book reading.

Tehran, Moscow Discuss Closer Scientific Cooperation

Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari and head of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Sergeev have agreed to expand Tehran-Moscow collaborations in science and technology.

Swiss FM Visits Historical City of Isfahan Upon Arrival in Iran

Ignazio Cassis, the head of Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), is touring the historical attractions of the central city of Isfahan as he arrives in Iran for an official visit.

Iran, Russia to Work Together to Produce COVID-19 Vaccine

Iran and Russia are to cooperate to produce a vaccine and medication for the novel coronavirus, an Iranian official says.

Iran, UN to Draw Up Natl. Tourism Promotion Plan with EU Funding

The Iranian Ministry of Tourism, Cultural Heritage, and Handicrafts will continue its cooperation with world bodies to draw up a national Iranian tourism promotion program with EU funding.

Iran’s Red Crescent Erects Field Hospital in Lebanon

The Iranian Red Crescent Society has set up a makeshift hospital in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, as part of its efforts to help the Arab country after the massive blast that hit Beirut port.

President Rouhani Hopes for Muslim Unity, Defeat of COVID-19 in Eid Message

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated the heads of Islamic countries on the religious festivity of Eid al-Adha, hoping for closer Muslim unity and the eradication of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Smuggled Iranian Antiquities to Return Home from Austria

Ancient artefacts belonging to Iran have been handed over to the Iranian representative in Austria via legal formalities.

Iran, UNICEF to Work Together to Contain Coronavirus Pandemic

The Iranian Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare is to launch a joint cooperation program with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in preventing and treating the disease caused by the COVID-19 virus.

Iranian Convict Swapped for Tajik Felon in Dushanbe

Iran has swapped a Tajik convict for an Iranian one in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, in a rare exchange.

Interpol Nabs Fugitive Judge in Romania at Iran’s Request

An Iranian judge charged with bribery and corruption has been arrested by the International Criminal Police Organisation – Interpol – in Romania, and will be handed over to the Islamic Republic once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Iran Calls on UN to Help with Extradition of Financial Criminals

Iran has urged the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to help the Islamic Republic arrest the criminals who have fled Iran and return the money they have embezzled.

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