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Iran, Pakistan Discuss Peace Trend in Afghanistan

In the Sunday meeting, the two sides exchanged views on developments in Afghanistan, particularly the peace trend in the country.

During the talks, Sadiq Khan underlined both Iran and Pakistan are affected by developments in Afghanistan, calling for closer cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad to help establish lasting peace in Afghanistan.

Araqchi, in turn, expressed hope that opportunities for peace will be seized.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran supports peace coupled with respect for the basic rights of Afghan people and the maintenance of the accomplishments secured over the past two decades,” Araqchi explained.

He welcomed Sadiq Khan stance regarding closer cooperation between Iran and Pakistan on issues related to Afghanistan, and expressed Tehran’s readiness in that regard.

The two sides also voiced concern over the presence of the ISIS terrorist group in Afghanistant and its threats to peace and security in the region.

They also agreed to move forward with their consultations on developments pertaining to peace in Afghanistan.

Iran’s Water, Soil Sectors Revolutionized in Past Eight Years: Rouhani

President Rouhani said on Sunday the major progress made in these sectors can best be described as a “revolution.”

“Not only a leap, but a revolution has taken place in the water and soil sectors during the tenure of the 11th and 12th administrations,” he noted.

He made the comment in a ceremony where several major national water transfer projects were inaugurated.

The president noted that the country’s officials have always longed to see desalinated water be transferred to the eastern part of the country.

He emphasized the importance and necessity of development in eastern Iran while reiterating that the projects have been implemented while taking all environmental concerns into consideration.

President Rouhani said the projects, which will take water from the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman to central and eastern Iran, are very significant and historic projects which contribute to the “balanced development” of the country.

Iran Opens Several Major Water Desalination Projects

That came in a virtual ceremony where five sections of the water transfer network became operational.

A section of the pipeline taking water to Mes Sarcheshmeh in Kerman province and another section pumping water to the city of Ardakan in the province of Yazd came on line in the ceremony, which was also attended by President Hassan Rouhani.

Work also got underway for the construction of a part of the network to take water to Isfahan province, the second pipeline taking water to the city of Mashhad as well as a pipeline supplying water to the southeastern city of Zahedan.

With the 5 phases of the project becoming operational, desalinated water is taken from the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman to the provinces of Hormozgan, Kerman, Yazd, Isfahan, South Khorasan, Korasan Razavi and Sistan-Baluchestan.

Godeh Aubergine: A Yummy Iranian Food

Ingredients:

Aubergines: 2 big ones

Tomatoes: 2 tomatoes

Onions: 1 onion

Garlic: 5 cloves

Walnuts: 1.5 cupfuls

Fresh chopped parsley: 6 spoonfuls

Pomegranate paste: a quarter of a cup

Tamarind: 2 spoonfuls

Salt and pepper: as much as needed

Godeh Aubergine: A Yummy Iranian FoodRecipe:

  1. Peel the aubergines and rub salt onto them. Then lay them in cold water for a few hours until the water turns a little black, meaning the hot taste of the aubergines has decreased.
  2. Change the water and repeat this action until the black-coloured, flatulence-causing materials of the aubergines dissolve in water and are disposed of with the water.
  3. Then wash the aubergines with cold water and make lengthwise cuts on them. The cuts should be shallow enough to keep the two sides of each aubergine from falling apart.
  4. Put some oil in a frying pan and fry the aubergines until they turn gold.
  5. take the top of tomatoes off and empty them with a spoon.
  6. Use a food processor to crush meat. Add some salt and pepper and put it aside.

Preparing ingredients to stuff aubergines and tomatoes:

  1. put the tamarind in half a glass of boiling water and wait for a few minutes until it goes soft. Then stir it with a spoon until it dissolves in water. Then strain it.Godeh Aubergine: A Yummy Iranian Food
  2. Chop the onions into very small pieces and sauté them in a frying pan in a little oil until they turn gold.
  3. Add mashed or grated garlic to the onions and sauté them together. Then add chopped parsley and sauté them on low heat until its water evaporates.
  4. Add salt, pepper, pomegranate paste and tamarind and mix them together. If the mixture is hard, add some boiling water to dilute it. Then remove it from the heat. Stuff the aubergines and tomatoes with the ingredients and put the top of the tomatoes back on.

Last, but not least

Put the tomato porridge in a casserole dish and lay the aubergines and tomatoes on it. Put the casserole on low heat and put the lid on. Wait until the aubergines and tomatoes are cooked through.

‘Major Part of Equipment for Iran Tube System Produced Domestically’

Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says Iranian knowledge-based companies have what it takes to push urban transport system toward becoming smart.

“Transport services should be offered by innovative and technological individuals in the private sector. Accordingly, the government is duty-bound to provide the necessary infrastructure to facilitate knowledge-based and innovative businesses,” Sattari added.

He was speaking at a ceremony where Line 6 of the Tehran underground system was opened.

“Some 18 knowledge-based companies as well as hundreds of creative people had a role in producing 85% of the national train engine system domestically,” said Sattari in another ceremony to unveil the achievements pertaining to the National Underground Train Project.

He said the project to domestically develop an engine for underground trains is of significance and a source of honour because it shows local companies have managed to develop the capability inside the country.

The vice president noted the government stands ready to support and cooperate in that regard.

“In this connection, we have cooperation with municipalities of metropolises in strategic areas,” he said.

Iran Condemns ‘Act of Sabotage’ against Its Vessel in Mediterranean

“Incoming reports confirm the sabotage attack on this ship, which is a blatant violation of the international law and laws of the seas,’ he said.

“Different sectors have put on the agenda necessary measures to identify the perpetrators behind this act of sabotage, and the necessary actions are being seriously pursued in this regard,” he added.

US Lifting of Sanctions First Step to Full Compliance with Commitments, Zarif Tells Borrell

In response to questions asked by reporters, Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Saturday, “In a bid to elaborate on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s positions on developments related to the JCPOA, the foreign minister of our country sent a letter on March 12, 2021 to Josep Borrell, the coordinator for the Joint JCPOA Commission.”

“Of course, Dr. Zarif has sent several letters to Mr. Borrell and, earlier, to Ms. Mogherini regarding the JCPOA, and this latest letter has been written and sent within the same framework,” he added.

“This letter explains the Islamic Republic of Iran’s attitude and contains no plans,” Khatibzadeh said.

As the spokesman explained, the letter makes it clear that the first step for the US to fully comply with its commitments is to correct its mistakes with regards to breaching the JCPOA and imposing sanctions on Iran.

Tehran Dialogue Forum 2021 Slated for March 16

Saeed Khatibzadeh said the event has been organized by the Institute for Political and International Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

“The Tehran Dialogue Forum will open at 10:30 am with a speech by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif,” said the spokesman.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, said Khatibzadeh, the event will be held online, bringing together delegates from Iran and other countries.

Khatibzadeh underlined the forum will be an opportunity for top political officials and heads of research institutes and think tanks in the region and across the world to exchange views on the situation in the region surrounding Iran, including the Persian Gulf, Central Asia and the Caucasus, namely developments in Afghanistan.

He said the participants will also discuss the security and political consequences of these developments for regional trends, try to reach a better understanding of the ongoing trends and work out ways of boosting regional cooperation in order to establish peace, security, stability and welfare for people in the region.

The delegates will also exchange view on the roles of regional and international players in bringing stability or instability as well as on the wide range of dynamic processes, namely political, security economic and social trends.

As announced by the spokesman, the event features speeches by senior political figures from the regional countries, including Iran, as well as a number of heads of domestic, regional and international research centres and think thanks, who will exchange views in three specialized panels.

The event will be broadcast live on Press TV and livestreamed on the website of the Iranian foreign ministry as well as relevant social media networks.

Tehran Hosting Urban Arts Festival ahead of Nowruz

It has been a few years that the Tehran Municipality arranges programs in cooperation with the city’s Beautification Organization just days before the New Year begins.

The programs include exhibitions and artistic settings in the city’s public places.

This year’s festival arranged in the form of a competition has been warmly welcomed by artists, who presented a large number of plans in different artistic domains.

After being selected by the judges, the best plans will be implemented across the city.

The festival is aimed at creating an interactive atmosphere with creative urban works of art as well as boosting interaction among citizens and artists and setting the stage for modern creative works of art.

The festival has three sections: Nowruz Eggs, Artistic Settings, and Murals and Environmental Arts.

The event seeks to, given the national values, present historical stories, patterns of nature, artistic symbols and signs and the Iranian culture in the form of creative works of art in an urban atmosphere.

At the moment, the Nowruz Eggs section of the festival is underway in different parts of Tehran.