Int'l Relations

Iranian Dolls to Go to Geneva as Peace Ambassadors

Jai Jagat 2020, an Indian campaign organizing a global march for peace and justice, has decided to take two Iranian folklore dolls from Isfahan to the Swiss city of Geneva as peace ambassadors.

China to Cooperate with Iran in Fighting COVID-19 Epidemic

China's Envoy to Tehran Chang Hua has expressed condolences over the passing of the Iranian coronavirus patients.

Tehran’s Azadi Tower Lit Up in Solidarity with China

On behalf of Iranian people, the Municipality of Tehran has lit up the capital’s iconic Azadi Tower with messages of sympathy with the Chinese nation in their fight against Coronavirus.

China Appreciates Iranian Filmmaker’s Sympathy amid Coronavirus Outbreak

China’s Ambassador to Iran has thanked Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi for his expression of sympathy towards the Chinese nation after the furious spread of the fatal virus in the country.   

Iran Offers Aid after 6.8-Magntitude Quake Hits Turkey

Iran’s Health Minister Saeid Namaki has told his Turkish counterpart the Islamic Republic is ready to send relief and rescue teams to help the people affected by the heavy earthquake that struck the north-western neighbour of Iran on Friday night.

Hamadan to Host ‘Splendid Iran’ as Chinese Tourists Arrive

An Iranian official says a national event entitled “Splendid Iran” will be held in Hamadan Province from 24 January to 9 February, when a host of Chinese tourists are expected to arrive as the event coincides with the New Chinese Year.

ECO RPC Meeting Concludes in Tehran

The 30th Meeting of the Regional Planning Council (RPC) of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) has been held on 14-16 January 2020 at the Secretariat in Tehran.

Iranians in Kiev Pay Tribute to Victims of Plane Crash

Iranian expatriates and some Ukrainian nationals in Kiev have paid homage to the victims of the passenger plane which crashed on Wednesday morning after being unintentionally hit by Iran's air defence.

Iran to Host Conference on ‘HOPE’ Initiative

The Iranian capital of Tehran is scheduled to host an international conference on the country’s peace initiative known as ‘Hormuz Peace Endeavor (HOPE)’ in January.

Iranian Woman to Receive French Order of Arts and Letters

Iranian art gallery manager Anahita Ghabaian Etehadieh has been invited by the French Minister of Culture to receive the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters in early 2020.

Italian Solution to Boost Tourism Industry in Iran

The number of Europeans visiting Iran has decreased since the US left the nuclear deal in 2018, which escalated tensions in the Persian Gulf. But now the director of culture and tourism at the Italian Confcooperative has a solution to change that situation in Iran.

Works of Iranian Sculptors Unveiled in Beirut

The municipality of Beirut has installed three stone sculptures created by Iranian artists in the Ghobeiry neighbourhood of the Lebanese capital.

Investors from 11 States to Attend Technology Investment Meeting in Iran

Investors from 11 countries are going to attend the second edition of the Technology Investment Meeting (TIM) in Tehran in February 2020.

Iran President Congratulates Qatar on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to the Qatari nation and government on the country's National Day.

Iran Ready for Cooperation with Uzbekistan on New Technologies: Official

An Iranian official has expressed Tehran’s readiness to promote cooperation with Uzbekistan in the field of new technologies, highlighting the great advances that Iranian knowledge-based companies have made in various areas.

Iran’s Science Minister Attends Festival of National Cultures

Iranian Minister of Science, Research and Technology Mansour Gholami has taken part in the Festival of National Cultures in the country’s northeastern city of Mashhad.

Louvre Museum Hosts Seminar on Iran’s Ancient Sialk Hills

The Louvre Museum of Paris has played host to a seminar entitled “Sialk, the Heart of Archaeology in Iran”.

Tehran Hosts Exhibition of Jean-Claude Carrière’s Paintings

A solo exhibition of paintings by renowned French filmmaker Jean-Claude Carrière was recently held at the Dastaan Gallery of Tehran.

German Artist Holds ‘Homage to Hafez’ Exhibition in Iran

The works of German artist Guenther Uecker have gone on display in Iran’s northern city of Rasht at an exhibition entitled “Homage to Hafez”.

Islamic Unity Conference Kicks Off in Tehran

The 33rd edition of International Islamic Unity Conference has started in the Iranian capital of Tehran, marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Russian ‘Cultural Days’ Underway in Iran

Russia's cultural week in Iran has begun with the participation of foreign ambassadors and Russian citizens residing in Iran.

Iranian, Turkish Scientists Win Prestigious Mustafa Prize

The closing ceremony of the third edition of Mustafa Prize was held in Tehran in the presence of Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari.

German Band Schiller Stage Performances in Tehran

The Iranian capital, Tehran, is hosting the German electronic band Schiller these days.

Female Indian Journalists Meet with Iran FM

A host of female Indian authors and journalists have met Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iran Bans Cooperation with British Council

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry says any form of cooperation with the British Council — which has a record of helping London recruit spies — is forbidden and will lead to prosecution.

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