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Iran, EU Resume Environmental Cooperation

Iranian and European Union (EU) officials agreed to resume and enhance bilateral and multilateral cooperation on environmental issues.

“Italy to invest 4bn Euros in Iranian Rail”

An Italian official said his country is to make four billion euros of investment in the Iranian railway sector.

Iran, Venezuela must boost international cooperation: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran and Venezuela must enhance close and constructive cooperation in international circles.

Jahangiri: Iran sees no limits in enhancing ties with Venezuela

First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri said Iran sees no limits in enhancing relations with Venezuela in economic affairs.

34th FIFF to host acclaimed directors from Russia, Hong Kong

Famous Hong Kong director Andrew Lau and Russian director Alexander Sokurov will attend the 34th Fajr International Film Festival, which will kick off in Tehran on April 20.

EU chief arrives in Tehran for expanding ties

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Mogherini arrived here Saturday morning.

Mongolia, new buyer of Iranian crude

An NIOC official announced Iran and Mongolia have resumed negotiations on Iranian crude oil sales to the East Asian country through China’s route.

Iran, Pakistan state news agencies to sign MoU

Pakistan Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Pervaiz Rashid says state news agencies of Iran and Pakistan (IRNA, APP) will sign a new MoU to enhance cooperation in near future.

Iran FM slams Riyadh’s ‘destructive’ moves at OIC

Iran has slammed Saudi Arabia’s "destructive" move to include statements against the Islamic Republic and Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement in the draft declaration of the 13th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Iran advisors helped kill 200 terrorists in Syria: Commander

Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan says four military advisers recently "martyred" in Syria had helped kill as many as 200 terrorists.

NIOC Mulls R&D Cooperation with Wintershall

A senior official with National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) says the company is considering cooperation with Germany's Wintershall in research and development (R&D) projects.

Iran Ready to Supply Pakistan’s Energy Needs: Interior Minister

Iran is ready to provide Pakistan with its energy needs, Interior Minister Abdulreza Rahmani Fazli said.

Matteo Renzi: Peace is One of Italy and Iran’s Mutual Goals

Matteo Renzi, Italy’s Prime Minister, during a commercial meeting between two countries held in Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, said, “We are in Iran, but not only to sign economic contracts. There are many economic opportunities for both countries which should be taken seriously, but more than anything else, there is a common feeling between the two great civilizations of Persia and Rome.”

Iran, UK agree on academic coop.

Iran University of Medical Sciences and the University of Lancaster in United Kingdom agreed to begin scientific and technical cooperation.

No barrier to boost trade relationships with Iran

Malaysian Minister for International Trade and Industry Mustapa Mohamed said his country sees no barrier to expansion of Kuala Lumpur-Tehran ties.

Jannati Explores Iran and India’s Literary Links

In a meeting with Saurabh Kumar, the Ambassador of India, Iran’s Culture Minister Ali Jannati said that many books have been published in Iran in recent years that introduce Iranians to India’s culture and civilization.

India, Untapped Market for Iran Petchem Products

A senior Iranian petrochemical official says India is a major market for Iran's petrochemical products given New Delhi's 7% economic growth.

British Banks Remain Reluctant to Finance Trade with Iran

British banks are tentative to re-engage with Iranian financial entities as anti-Tehran sanctions are still in place and not fully lifted, despite a lasting nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers, a British official said.

De Mistura arrives in Iran ahead of Syria peace talks

UN special envoy Staffan de Mistura is in Tehran to discuss the Syria conflict with Iranian officials ahead of the upcoming peace talks in Geneva.

“Starless Dreams”, “Sonita” win awards at Full Frame festival

Iranian films “Starless Dreams” and “Sonita” won awards at the 19th Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina, U.S., the organizers announced on Sunday.

Official: Political Resolve to Solve Syrian Crisis at Hand

The Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab-African Affairs, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, said on Tuesday, “We are now close to a political resolution to solve the Syrian crisis.”

Iranian oil tankers free to cross Panama Canal

Iran and Panama have reached agreement on Iranian tanker ships crossing the Panama Canal and to register vessels under Panamanian flag.

Iran seeks Finland’s coop. in environmental protection

Iran’s head of Environmental Protection Organization and chief of the Finnish Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee conferred on environmental cooperation on Mon. in Tehran.

Jalalpour’s Complaint: German-Iranian Banking Still Limited

The Head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce complained to Germany’s Agriculture Minister about the effects of the continuation of Germany’s banking sanctions even after the implementation of JCPOA.

Persian Gulf-Black Sea Corridor to be Launched

The RMTO managing director has announced the final agreement for the creation of a Persian Gulf-Black Sea transport corridor.

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