Int'l Relations

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.

Australia to lift sanctions on Iran

Foreign Minister of Australia Julie Bishop has said that Sydney would lift its sanctions against Iran within days.

Thailand plans to raise trade with Iran to $5bn

Thailand hopes to bring its trade transactions with Iran to $5 billion from the current $356 million as the Islamic Republic prepares to receive sanctions relief.

Rouhani calls for boost of ties between Iran, Germany

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday called for expansion of all-out ties between Iran and Germany.

German firms find Iranian transportation sector appealing

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

Iran to invest in new overseas refinery project, now in Spain

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.

Chabahar FTZ at the center of Abdullah’s upcoming Iran visit

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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Iran, India ink comprehensive deal on diverse economic areas

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.

Iran: Nuclear deal start of better French ties

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.

France’s Larcher urges cooperation among regional powers against terrorism

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 mulling $4.5bn undersea gas pipeline

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.

US war on ISIL not real: Larijani

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

Italy is a reliable partner for investment in and transfer of technology to Iran

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.

Iran’s President Highlights Constructive Interaction with World

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

Russia’s Putin to visit Iran in late November

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

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