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Int'l Relations

EU foreign policy chief plans to visit Iran soon

European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has confirmed that she is planning "an important visit" to Iran following the implementation of a landmark nuclear agreement between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries.

Trump: Iran spending all its money in Europe not the US

Instead of buying Boeing airplanes from the United States, Iran is spending the money Washington has released, to procure the European Airbus planes, says US Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Iran Gives Green Light to British Investors

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced the country’s preparedness to host British companies and investors as a comprehensive nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers has lifted sanctions against Iran.

Canada lifts Iran sanctions, to restore ties

Canada announced on Friday that it is lifting some sanctions against Iran and is also working over the restoration of diplomatic ties with the Islamic Republic.

Iran, Japan sign investment agreement to up economic ties

Iran and Japan have signed an investment agreement in a bid to boost economic cooperation after the lifting of nuclear-related sanctions against Tehran.

Iran-Europe Ties: Past, Present, and Future

Seyyed Hossein Mousavian, a former official at Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) and an ex-member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team, has spoken about the efforts made by different Iranian administrations within the past decades to enhance the country’s ties with Europe, and the requirements for having sustainable ties with the European Union.

Iran, Russia to enforce $40bn deals

Iran said on Thursday that it has signed contracts with Russia worth a total of around $40 billion over different industrial infrastructure projects.

President Putin: Russia, Iran having strategic ties

Head of Strategic Research Center of the Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday and discussed the latest conditions of bilateral and regional ties.

No Downturn in Iran-Russia Strategic Ties, Velayati Says

Iran and Russia have mutual, long-term and strategic interests, Ali Akbar Velayati, the international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said, dismissing any slowdown in Tehran-Moscow cooperation.

Iran seeks to boost regional ties with Russia: Leader’s aide

A senior Iranian official says Tehran seeks to strengthen relations with Russia as the two countries share a common stance on the Syrian crisis.

What CEOs of Total, Airbus, Renault and Peugeot told Rouhani?

Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, met with CEOs of major French companies as he arrived in Paris on Wednesday afternoon. Welcoming Rouhani’s visit to Paris, Foreign...

Iran-France ties must make up for sanction-related losses: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran and Paris must initiate close and widespread ties to make up for the losses caused by the recently removed “cruel and unjust” sanctions which were imposed on Iran.

Iranian President Rouhani, Pope Francis meet at Vatican

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani holds a meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican as part of a three-leg European tour.

Visa requirements for Iran-Russia trips made easy

Iranian and Russian citizens will from early February travel more easily between the two countries under new visa rules.

S. Korea opens center to support exports to Iran

South Korea launched a business center to support local firms exporting to Iran as the East Asian country seeks to broaden its presence in...

President Rouhani’s Europe Tour Aims to Normalize Iran-West Ties: MEP

An Italian member of the European Parliament said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s visits to Italy and two other European destinations are aimed at normalizing relations between Iran and the West.

Abdullah Thanks Iran for Letting Afghan Children Get Schooling

Afghanistan's Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah praised Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei for an order to provide Afghan children residing in Iran with the opportunity to receive education.

Supreme Leader: Iran gov’t, nation keen on enhanced ties with China

Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Iranian government and nation have been seeking expansion of relations with independent and reliable states such as China.

China’s leader seeks ‘new chapter’ in ties with Iran

Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first head of state visiting Iran since sanctions were lifted on Tehran, is poised to sign letters of intent with the Islamic Republic for a new chapter in strategic economic cooperation.

China’s leader seeks ‘new chapter’ in ties with Iran

Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first head of state visiting Iran since sanctions were lifted on Tehran, is poised to sign letters of intent with the Islamic Republic for a new chapter in strategic economic cooperation.

Greece refiner agrees to resume Iran oil purchase

Greece’s main oil refiner Hellenic Petroleum has reached an agreement with Iran for importing crude oil now that international sanctions have been lifted on Tehran.

Chinese President Starts Official Visit to Tehran

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Tehran Friday night for a state visit to Iran aimed at further boosting the traditional friendship and economic engagement between the two countries.

Canada signals openness to restoring Iran diplomatic ties

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed an openness to restoring diplomatic ties with Iran, four years after Canada closed its embassy in Tehran, reports said.

Iran sanctions removal to raise trade: Russia

Russia’s Central Bank says the removal of anti-Iran sanctions can enhance bilateral cooperation in different areas.

UK to pay £50m to British companiese seeking to work in Iran

The export credit agency of Britain, UK Export Finance (UKEF), has announced it would fully support expanding trade relations with Iran after removal of sanctions against the country following the IAEA verification that Tehran completely met its commitments upon the landmark nuclear agreement with the world powers.

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