Int'l Relations

Latest updates about international relations between nations and governments

Cultural Heritage

An Iranology Exhibition Held in Algeria

IFP Editorial Staff - March 10, 2016

An exhibition entitled Iranian Civilization - Past and Future was held in the Foreign Language Centre of Algeria University, with the goal of spreading and reinforcing cultural and scientific relations between Iran and Algeria.

Economy

Britain’s Biggest-Ever Trade Mission to Visit Iran in May

Emad Askarieh - March 9, 2016

A huge delegation of British businessmen is planned to travel to Iran in May in a bid to explore business opportunities in the Islamic Republic following the termination of anti-Tehran sanctions.

IFP Exclusive

Denmark Ready to Promote Ties with Iran in Post-Sanctions Era

IFP Editorial Staff - March 5, 2016

A few days ago in a ceremony held in Tehran, Denmark’s Ambassador to Iran Danny Annan underlined the need for expansion of Tehran-Copenhagen relations...

Economy

South Korea to build steel mill in Iran

Emad Askarieh - March 2, 2016

South Korean steelmaker POSCO - the world's sixth-biggest steel producer - has announced a plan to help build a $1.6 billion steel mill in southeastern Iran.

Europe

Ayatollah Khamenei urges more Swiss investment in Iran

Emad Askarieh - February 27, 2016

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged greater Swiss investment in Iran, describing the volume of trade between Tehran and Bern as “small and uneven.”

Hard News

EU Foreign Policy Chief Wishes the Best for Iranian People

Golrokh Askarieh - February 27, 2016

European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini on Saturday hailed the recent parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections held across Iran on Friday, and wished the best for the Iranian nation.

Europe

Swiss president arrives in Iran to hold talks, sign deals

Emad Askarieh - February 26, 2016

Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann has arrived in Tehran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials and sign agreements in different fields.

Architecture

Germany, Iran cooperate in building environment-friendly homes

Fatemeh Askarieh - February 24, 2016

Iran and Germany have signed a memorandum of understanding on training and promotion of construction of environment-friendly homes as a pilot study case in Iran's Hashtgerd and Isfahan cities.

Foreign Policy

Iran, Azerbaijan Republic sign 11 MoUs

Fatemeh Askarieh - February 23, 2016

Iranian and Azerbaijani officials signed 11 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on the sidelines of a meeting between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani in Tehran on Tuesday.

Energy

Italy to Build Three Solar Plants in Iran

Emad Askarieh - February 23, 2016

An Italian energy company is planned to construct solar power plants in three Iranian cities with a total capacity of 10 Mega Watts.

Agriculture

Iran to hold specialized food exhibition in Russia

Fatemeh Askarieh - February 23, 2016

Iran’s specialized exhibition of high-quality foodstuffs will be held in Russia in late April 2016.

Foreign Policy

Italian PM Due in Iran in April

Emad Askarieh - February 23, 2016

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi announced on Monday that he will visit Tehran in coming months at the invitation of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Foreign Policy

Three Presidents Due in Iran in Coming Days: Spokesman

Golrokh Askarieh - February 22, 2016

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari announced on Monday that the presidents of Azerbaijan Republic, Switzerland, and South Africa will arrive in the Iranian capital in the next few days.

Hard News

Russia’s defense minister arrives in Iran for talks

Golrokh Askarieh - February 21, 2016

Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu has arrived in Tehran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials on the latest regional developments and ways to promote defense and military cooperation.

Foreign Policy

Iran, Oman trade projects to be operational soon

Golrokh Askarieh - February 21, 2016

Visiting Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi announced that trade and economic projects with Iran will become operational in near future.

Crisis

Afraid of Russia’s Reaction, Saudis Won’t Attack Syria: Analyst

Golrokh Askarieh - February 21, 2016

A prominent political analyst mocked Saudi Arabia’s rhetoric of deploying troops to Syria, saying Riyadh is well aware that Russian opposition does mean serious consequences.

Hard News

US, France Oppose UN Resolution to Respect Syrian Sovereignty

Golrokh Askarieh - February 20, 2016

Veto-wielding UN Security Council members France and the United States have rejected a Russian resolution demanding respect for Syria's sovereignty.

Hard News

UNSC Urges Turkey to ‘Comply with Intl Law’ in Syria

Golrokh Askarieh - February 17, 2016

Following a briefing requested by Russia, the UN Security Council has urged Ankara to comply with international law in Syria.

Hard News

Iran’s VP Assures Syrian PM of Iran’s Continued Support

Golrokh Askarieh - February 17, 2016

Iran still supports Syrian nation and government in their fight against terrorism, Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri told Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi on Tuesday.

Economy