Int'l Relations

German companies seek to invest in Iran especially in the field of transportation and infrastructure, says former chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.

Iran said on Saturday that it plans to participate in the construction of an oil refinery in Spain in what appears to be a long-term strategy to guarantee its own sales to Madrid.

The chief executive officer of Afghanistan believes compared to Pakistan, Iran's route has always been more open to Afghanistan’s transit and trade.

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The Indians are willing to cooperate with the Islamic Republic in the development of Chabahar port in southern Iran and the construction of a rail network to connect India to Central Asia.

Tehran and Paris have common goals in many areas and both sides have the political will to use the existing opportunities to the two nations’ benefit, President Rouhani told the president of the French Senate.

The French top senator noted that the upcoming visit to France by President Hassan Rouhani can provide an opportunity for the two countries to better focus on bilateral ties.

Iran-India undersea gas pipeline is planned to be built within two years following the necessary approvals and after a gas sale and purchase agreement is signed, managing director of National Iranian Gas Export Company says.

The US fight against Takfiri groups is not real but is a game the US plays to serve its own interests, Larijani stressed.

Riccardo Monti said in recent months Iran has made it clear that it does not solely intend to purchase foreign products; rather it is trying to find reliable partners for joint investment as well as transfer of technology for domestic production.

President Rouhani has said that Iran's principled policy is to interact with the world and forge good relations with other countries.

President Putin will likely hold talks with senior Iranian officials during his day-long visit to Iran.

The Japanese PM has praised the nuclear agreement clinched between Iran and P5+1 and emphasized the significance of its proper implementation.

Schulz will arrive in Tehran on November 7 and hold talks with several high-ranking Iranian officials on his day-long visit.

The change of governments in Pakistan won’t interfere with the strategy of the Islamic Republic to expand all-out ties with Pakistan, Shamkhani said.

Brazil has always been among the priorities of Iran’s foreign policy, Zarif said at a meeting with the Brazilian minister of development, industry and trade.

Putin’s Tehran visit depends on his schedule and a decision has yet to be made, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Iran and Russia have decided to bolster their strategic relations more than before.

Mohammad Hassan Sheikholeslami, Ph.D., has penned a number of articles on public and media diplomacy as well as on the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Industry Minister Nematzadeh has said that Iran, Afghanistan and Germany can make profitable investment in different mining and industrial sectors.

If the nuclear talks are viewed as the preliminary stage of normalization of ties between Iran and the rest of the world, after the Vienna accord a new window opened, ushering in economic talks.

Given Iran's capacities, the Japanese companies are interested in direct investment in Iran, said Nobakht.

Tehran and Tokyo can cooperate in different sectors, including energy, the environment, transportation, dam construction, culture and research, President Rouhani said.

There are a lot of trade grounds for the Iran and Japan to boost cooperation, said Nematzadeh.

There is significant potential for the Japanese companies to participate in a variety of oil and gas projects in Iran, said Zanganeh after a meeting with the Japanese foreign minister.