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Tehran, Madrid Discuss Promotion of Business Exchanges

In the meeting, the two sides discussed mutual cooperation in economic and trade areas.

During the discussions, Zarif touched upon the great potential in both countries for bilateral economic cooperation, especially in the domain of trade exchanges as well as collaboration in the areas of oil and gas, agriculture, tourism infrastructure as well as air and sea transportation.

He underlined the need to improve and upgrade relations in those domains by removing the existing barriers and setting objectives to reach a status proportionate to the potentialities of both sides.

The Spanish minister, in turn, highlighted the significance of Tehran-Madrid relations, saying Spain is interested in boosting economic and trade ties with Iran within the framework of a roadmap for bilateral cooperation.

She expressed hope that a new era of economic cooperation will begin when the coronavirus crisis ends.

Iran Elections 2021: Larijani, Rafsanjani Sign Up to Run for President

The two moderate candidates went to the Interior Ministry on Saturday morning to register.

Today is the last day of registration for presidential hopefuls.

Several prominent politicians including Ali Motahari, Mostafa Tajzadeh ane Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as well as military figures like Saeed Mohammad, Hossein Dehqan and Rostam Qassemi earlier registered their names to run for the position.

Iranian, Chinese Chief Negotiators Meet in Vienna

During the meeting, the two sides discussed the status of talks and certain important issues.

In the past few days, delegations from Iran and the P4+1 have resumed their consultations in different forms and levels.

Two quadrilateral meetings were held on Thursday and Friday between the heads of delegations of Iran and the E3 (France, Britain and Germany).

Meetings were also held between Araqchi and Enrique Mora, the Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service.

The nuclear working group and the expert group on removal of sanctions, comprised of experts from Iran and the three European countries, have held several rounds of talks.

Iran Urges Armenia, Azerbaijan to Show Restraint

“The Islamic Republic of Iran is closely and sensitively following the developments of the past few days along the borders of the two neighbouring countries, Armenia and Azerbaijan Republic,” Khatibzadeh said on Friday.

“Iran hopes that the dispute would be settled as soon as possible with the two sides’ prudence and through peaceful ways,” the spokesman noted.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran underlines the necessity of maintaining stability and calm in the region, and calls on both sides to show restraint, avoid fuelling the disagreements, and respect the two countries’ borders,” he added.

He also expressed Iran’s preparedness to contribute to the peaceful settlement of the two countries’ differences including the recent dispute.

All-Out Resistance Only Way to Prevent Israel’s Atrocities against Palestine: Iran

What follows is the full text of the statement released on Friday, May 14, 2021:

The Nakba Day is marked today at a time when the resistant and dear Palestine is facing a new round of blatant crimes by the usurping and anti-human Zionist regime, and is going through a time of bloodshed and uprising.

Seventy three years ago on May 14, 1948, the Palestinian nation was deprived of its ancestral soil and home with an international conspiracy, and a terrorist regime and an alien people were faked to replace them.

Since then, the Zionists have turned the occupied Palestine into a base for terrorism against the Palestinian nation and the Muslim nations of the region. In these seven decades, the US and some world powers have provided outright support for this wicked regime, and turned a blind eye to this terrorist regime’s endless crimes.

Enjoying this unconditional support, the Zionists have committed numerous organised crimes and taken inhumane measures against the people of Palestine and the regional nations. In defiance of the international rules and principles, the criminal Zionists have used force to usurp the entire Palestinian territory, change its demographics, displace its indigenous people, and replace the original inhabitants of this holy land with Zionist migrants.

At a time when the usurping regime’s legitimacy is at its lowest point, we are unfortunately witnessing a new round of desecration of the Holy Quds and the slaughter of the shelterless people of Palestine in the hands of the racist Zionist regime, which thank God has received the crushing response of the popular resistance and the Intifada of Palestine.

The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the usurping Zionist regime’s recent criminal measures against the innocent people of Palestine, and calls on the international organisations and governments to discharge their duty towards ending the occupation and countering the continuation of the Zionists’ crimes and aggression.

Expressing solidarity with the lofty cause of Palestine, the Islamic Republic of Iran stresses that the only solution to settle the Palestinian crisis is to hold a referendum, participated by all the original inhabitants of Palestine including Muslims, Christians, and Jews, with the aim of giving them the right to decide their fate and determine the type of political system they desire.

There is no doubt that until that day arrives, all-out resistance will be the only way to prevent this widespread oppression and the daily killing, torture and humiliation of Palestinians in the hands of the Zionists who are alien to human values. The promise of divine victory is about to be fulfilled, and the legitimate and ethical resistance of Palestinian Mujahids will force the fake and illegitimate Zionist regime to accept the reality of the dear Palestine.

The Islamic Republic of Iran regards the issue of Palestine as the first priority of the Muslim world in spite of all the humiliating and sham compromise plans and conspiracies and the hegemonic powers’ support for the Zionist regime’s crimes. Iran calls on all Islamic and freedom-seeking governments and nations to set aside their differences and unify in support of the Palestinian people’s rights against the occupiers of Quds, not to derogate from the Palestinian cause until the full liberation of the Holy Quds and the formation of the independent state of Palestine, and to rush to the help of the brave and patient people of Palestine with all their power.

God’s victory is certainly imminent.

Iran, Spain Discuss Regional Issues in Madrid

In the Thursday meeting, the two sides discussed the latest status of Tehran-Madrid relations in various political and economic fields.

Foreign Minister Zarif reviewed bilateral relations in different spheres, and said the potential for Iran-Spain economic cooperation is beyond the current level.

He then underlined the necessity of exploring avenues for promoting collaborations in different economic areas by removing some of the existing barriers.

Zarif also highlighted the significance of developing cooperation in the field of small and medium-sized enterprises as well as the tourism industry and its infrastructure for activation of Iran-Spain economic relations.

The Iranian Foreign Minister elaborated on Tehran’s viewpoints regarding the regional issues, especially the need for intra-regional interaction among countries and other important issues of the region including Yemen, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

Zarif further pointed to the recent developments in the occupied Palestine and the tough conditions faced by its people in the occupied territories, and stressed the necessity for cessation of the usurping Zionist regime’s brutish measures against the people of Palestine.

He also expounded on Iran’s viewpoint regarding the Vienna talks.

The Spanish Foreign Minister, in turn, described Iran’s position in the region as important, and elaborated on her country’s viewpoints regarding various issues including the JCPOA, the regional and bilateral issues.

Islamic Countries Must Unite against Israeli Occupation, Iran Tells Qatar

Speaking in a Thursday phone conversation with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Rouhani welcomed Qatar’s condemnation of the recent actions of the Israeli regime in Al-Aqsa Mosque and its severe attacks and crimes against Gaza.

“The bitter events of the past few days and the crimes of the Israeli regime emphasise the need for unity and cooperation among Islamic countries to confront the Zionist coercion and occupation,” he added.

Rouhani congratulated the government and people of Qatar on Eid al-Fitr, and said, “It is necessary for Islamic countries to cooperate with each other to defend the Palestinian people and the freedom of the country and confront the Zionist regime’s aggression and hostile and racist actions, which we have witnessed in recent days during the holy month of Ramadan.”

Rouhani called Palestine part of the World of Islam and added, “The attacks and aggression of the Zionist regime against the Palestinian people and Gaza must be stopped immediately and we must not allow these oppressed people to be oppressed anymore.”

He said the synergy of Islamic countries with Palestinian as its axis is a key goal.

“The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) should play a more active role in the recent developments in Palestine, because the organisation was created primarily for addressing the Palestinian crisis and Al-Aqsa Mosque,” he added.

Referring to the situation in Yemen, Rouhani emphasised that there is no military solution to the crisis in the Arab country.

He also stressed the need for cooperation and efforts to resolve the crisis in the country and expressed hope that the UN-led peaceful motives for peace in Yemen would yield desired results.

In this telephone conversation, the President also referred to the good, developing relations between the two countries and the good bilateral approach that has been started in this field, emphasising the development and deepening of relations in various political, economic and trade fields.

He also expressed hope that the implementation and operation of the huge transportation plan known as the Silk Road will lead to greater economic prosperity between the countries in the north and the south of the Persian Gulf.

The Emir of Qatar also congratulated the government and people of Iran on Eid al-Fitr, and appreciated the Islamic Republic of Iran’s position on the recent developments and conflicts in Palestine.

“In condemning and pursuing the quick cessation of the attacks on Palestinians, Qatar has the same views as Iran and calls for the effective role of the OIC in this regard,” he added.

The Emir of Qatar also endorsed Iran’s approach to the Yemeni conflict and said, “Qatar believes that there is no military solution to Yemen’s problems and we believe that all actors in the Yemeni crisis have come to the conclusion that the only solution to the crisis is negotiation.”

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani also praised the wise and prudent approach of Rouhani in resolving regional and international issues.

Iran Ready to Support Palestine’s Resistance, Zarif Tells Nakhaleh

In the Wednesday phone call, Zarif underlined Iran’s continued support for the people and resistance of Palestine.

He described the Palestinian people’s patience and resistance as a source of pride, and expressed Iran’s preparedness to support the Palestinian people and resistance.

Al-Nakhaleh, in turn, appreciated the constant support of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

US Sanctions Depriving Iran, Syria of Access to COVID-19 Vaccine: Zarif

In this meeting, Foreign Minister Zarif expressed pleasure with his trip to Syria ahead of the country’s presidential elections, especially at a time when the Zionist regime’s vulnerability to the Palestinian people’s righteous resistance has become clear.

Zarif further reviewed Iran-Syria relations in various political and economic fields, and expressed Tehran’s support for the Syrian nation and government against the inauspicious phenomena of extremism and terrorism.

The Iranian Foreign Minister also expressed pleasure with the Syrian government’s accomplishments in resisting the US’ economic terrorism and its anti-Syria sanctions, and said, “Unfortunately this terrorism has spread to the medical sphere today, and is depriving the Iranian and Syrian people of COVID-19 vaccine.”

Cooperation between Tehran and Damascus in the economic and cultural fields, and the opening of Iran’s consulate-general in Syria’s Aleppo and then in Latakia given the Syrian president’s approval were among other topics raised by the Iranian top diplomat in this meeting.

Foreign Minister Mekdad, in turn, appreciated Iran’s support for the people and government of Syria, and underlined the necessity of the two countries’ cooperation at international and regional organisations as well as reinforcing communications and cooperation among the two countries’ representatives.

Iran’s Zarif, Syria’s Assad Discuss Palestine Developments

In the Wednesday meeting, the Iranian Foreign Minister expressed pleasure with the Syrian government’s measures to hold its presidential votes, and hoped that the elections are held successfully. He also reiterated Iran’s support for the Syrian elections.

Foreign Minister Zarif further condemned the Zionist regime’s crimes in the occupied territories against the innocent people of Palestine, and underlined the necessity for international organisations, including the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to pursue the rights of the people of Palestine and the Holy Quds.

He also stressed the role that can be played in this regard by pioneering countries behind the Axis of Resistance.

Issues in bilateral relations, especially collaborations in the economic and cultural fields, and following up on the opening of Iran’s consulate-general in Syria’s Aleppo and subsequently in Latakia were among other topics raised by the Iranian top diplomat.

Zarif also briefed President Assad on the latest developments pertaining to the Vienna talks as well as Iran’s regional moves regarding other countries of the region.

The Syrian president, in turn, expressed pleasure with Iran’s support for Syria in its fight against ISIS, and highlighted the importance of Zarif’s trip to Syria ahead of the country’s presidential elections and considering the current situation the occupied territories.

He also elaborated on his country’s viewpoints about the issues discussed in the meeting.