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Iran Ready for Talks with US One Hour after Lifting of Sanctions: Rouhani

Iran Ready for Talks with US One Hour after Lifting of Sanctions Rouhani

“If America lifts the sanctions, we are ready to talk and negotiate, even at the level of heads of the 5+1 countries (major powers),” Rouhani said in a Wednesday gathering.

He said Tehran hasn’t closed the window on talks with the US but reiterated his government’s standing condition that the Trump administration lift sanctions imposed on Iran before any negotiations can take place.

“We wanted to break this plot and conspiracy, and tell the world we have no problem for talks and connection, but we want the US president to remove all the sanctions first, and then we’ll meet one hour later,” he stressed.

“Whenever the US is ready to set aside its wrong, unlawful, cruel, and terrorist sanctions, the leaders of Iran and P5+1 can immediately meet, and we have no problem in this regard,” he added.

There’s no barrier from the Iranian side for meeting with the heads of 5+1 nations, Rouhani said.

He said Iran has no other option but to defy those who imposed sanctions on Tehran, “but we have not closed the window on talks.”

“We are under sanctions, and that’s not our fault. The Zionists and the regional reactionary are the ones who provoked [US to impose] these sanctions. This situation is a [result of] cruel act by the White House.”

“Today we have no way but to resist and stand up to the imposers of the sanctions. But at the same time, we have not closed the door to negotiation. If they are ready to set aside the sanctions, we’d be prepared to talk and negotiate, even at the level of P5+1 leaders. We have already announced it clearly,” he noted.

Iran Says Ready to Enhance All-Out Ties with Azerbaijan

Iran Says Ready to Enhance All-Out Ties with Azerbaijan

President Rouhani received a written message from his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev in a meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev, held in Tehran on Tuesday evening.

In the meeting, President Rouhani said the reciprocal visits by the high-ranking delegations from Iran and Azerbaijan would contribute to the expansion of bilateral ties, and expressed hope that the agreements the two neighbors have signed during his most recent trip to Baku would be implemented immediately.

He also highlighted the significance of cooperation in carrying out joint projects, such as the construction of Khoda Afarin Dam and power plants along the border regions, and hoped that a joint railroad project connecting the cities of Rasht and Astara would be carried out as soon as possible.

President Rouhani further noted that Iran is seriously pursuing the implementation of joint projects on oil exploration and extraction in the Caspian Sea with neighboring Azerbaijan.

He also emphasized the necessity for the promotion of scientific and technological interaction, saying, “Tehran is ready to work with Baku in all fields of technology, and we believe that establishment of industrial regions could enhance the bilateral ties.”

He also called for fruitful cooperation on environmental protection in the Caspian Sea.

Highlighting Tehran’s efforts to boost the bilateral and trilateral relations with Baku and Moscow, the president said plans are underway to strengthen a transit route between Iran and Azerbaijan and broaden the tripartite cooperation in the energy and electricity industries.

For his part, the Azeri deputy prime minister said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attaches great significance to stronger relations and friendship with Iran.

Mustafayev also pointed to the “constructive and fruitful” negotiations during his stay in Iran, saying the interaction between Baku and Tehran has been growing in all areas.

He finally noted that the volume of trade exchanges between the two countries has tripled since 2014, and the number of active Iranian companies in the Republic of Azerbaijan has risen by 50 percent over the past year.

Iran to Return to JCPOA If Sanctions Lifted: Diplomat

Iran to Return to JCPOA If Sanctions Lifted Diplomat

In a meeting with Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi in Tokyo on Tuesday, Araqchi said Iran’s purpose is not to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran decided to reduce its commitments to the JCPOA after a year of patience and observing the European parties’ failure to fulfill their commitments, Araqchi noted, adding, “If the sanctions are lifted and Iran enjoys the benefits of the (nuclear) deal, we will return to the JCPOA commitments.”

He also stressed that the delicate conditions in the Middle East necessitate cooperation for de-escalation of tensions more than ever.

The top Japanese diplomat, for his part, expressed satisfaction with the meeting with the Iranian president’s special envoy.

Toshimitsu Motegi also voiced Japan’s concern about the Middle East situation, urging diplomatic efforts to reduce the tensions.

He further reaffirmed Japan’s support for the JCPOA, and called on all parties to show self-restraint in order to prevent an escalation of tensions.

The two diplomats also discussed Iran-Japan ties, the major regional and international issues, including the situation in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East, as well as the other issues of mutual interest.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Araqchi has taken a tour of China and Japan ahead of a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission, due to be held at the level of deputy foreign ministers in Vienna on November 6.

Iran, Tajikistan Agree to Boost Mutual Cooperation

Iran, Tajikistan Agree to Boost Mutual Cooperation

At the conclusion of the meeting, attended by the Iranian Energy Minister and Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, the two countries agreed to promote cooperation on customs affairs, trade, engineering and cultural issues.

In remarks at the meeting, Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said Iran regards the progress and development of Tajikistan as its own success.

“From the viewpoint of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s officials, promotion of ties with the Islamic countries in all fields is a top priority for our country, and in this regard, Tajikistan has a special place,” he added.

The Iranian minister also noted that conclusion of the Joint Commission meeting would not end the activities of the specialized committees, saying the two sides must pursue the enhancement of ties and implementation of the previous agreements.

Iran and Tajikistan should try to put the executive mechanisms into practice in due time, such as by forming joint technical and banking committees and providing the necessary conditions for carrying out the plans, including the financial resources and facilitation of administrative processes, he added.

According to the Iranian minister, the agreements achieved in the meeting of the Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation mainly relate to trade and economy, as well as the banking and insurance industry.

Ardakanian also noted that the two countries have agreed to use their own currencies to finance the projects and plans, noting that another agreement on cooperation in the insurance industry is also on the agenda.

Kyrgyzstan Eyes Oil Imports from Iran

The 12th meeting of the Joint Commission of Economic Cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kyrgyz Republic was held in Tehran on December 3.

The meeting was co-chaired by Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami and Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Transport and Roads Zhanat Beishenov.

In comments at the meeting, the Iranian minister described the gathering as a testimony to the two countries’ determination to promote cooperation.

Hailing the friendly ties between Tehran and Bishkek, Eslami said there is no limit to the expansion of bilateral trade.

He also highlighted the coordinated and supportive cooperation between the two governments at the regional and international organizations.

The Iranian minister further noted that a 10-year cooperation agreement that presidents of Iran and Kyrgyzstan have signed in Bishkek back in 2016 serves as a basis for legal cooperation between the two countries.

Eslami added that the ties between the two nations would enter a new stage, because Iran has signed a preferential trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union, of which Kyrgyzstan is a member.

“The strategic document of 10-year cooperation between Iran and Kyrgyzstan, and the country’s membership in the Eurasian preferential tariff (trade agreement) could at the same time expedite and facilitate the elevation of trade and economic exchanges between the two countries,” he stated.

For his part, Beishenov described Iran as one of his country’s top priorities, saying he saw a bright future for the two nations’ progress.

The Kyrgyz Minister of Transport and Roads also highlighted the great potential for the bilateral trade, calling on the experts from both sides to weigh plans for a boost to the businesses and a rise in the investments.

Citing Kyrgyzstan’s good potential for the thermal energy industry and the ample investment opportunities available in there, he invited the Iranian engineers and companies to work on infrastructural projects in his country.

In a meeting between the Kyrgyz prime minister and the Iranian first vice president, Kyrgyzstan has made it clear that it seeks to receive oil from and export foodstuffs to Iran, Beishenov noted.

Pointing to the proper cultural interaction between the two countries and the cooperation between their state-run organizations, the Kyrgyz minister said the two-day meeting of the joint commission would help the businesses find a tool for stronger cooperation.

Iran Offers China 25-Year Strategic Roadmap

Iran Will Definitely Change Approach to UAE: Top General

Iran has charted a major plan at the highest levels of the Islamic Republic’s establishment for strategic relations with China for 25 years, which has been endorsed by Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the top Iranian military commander said in a meeting with Deputy Chief of the Joint Staff Department of China’s Central Military Commission Major General Shao Yuanming, held in Tehran on Tuesday.

“The Supreme Leader of the (Islamic) Revolution regards the relations between Iran and China as strategic, and the Chinese president holds the same view on the ties,” Major General Baqeri added.

He also underlined that the policies or hostile acts of the other countries would by no means affect the ties between Iran and China, adding, “I hope that the Chinese officials’ view about the document in adjusting relations (with Iran) and their response to our strategic proposal would result in the continuation of growing relations.”

Iran and China have common interests and face common threats as well, the Iranian commander added, highlighting the ample opportunities available for cooperation between the armed forces of the two countries.

For his part, Major General Shao, who also chairs the Joint Military Commission of Iran and China, said a September visit to China by Major General Baqeri paved the way for close cooperation between the armed forces of the two nations.

Iran, Spain Agree on Exchange of Pharmaceutical Technology, Products

The pharmaceutical industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Iran. The Islamic Republic’s efforts in recent years have led to the production of high-quality medicines, for which demands from the foreign companies have been growing.

Meanwhile, the Biotechnology Development Council of Iran’s Vice Presidency for Science and Technology arranged for representatives of a leading Spanish pharmaceutical company to visit Iran and get acquainted with the capabilities of the Iranian companies.

During the three-day trip to Iran, representatives of the Spanish company paid visits to the research and production facilities of a number of Iranian pharmaceutical companies, such as Dorsa Pharmaceutical, Tofigh Daru, Baran, Alborz, CinnaGen, Mad, Shafa Daru, Biology Fermentation Company, and the Glands Research Center of Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences.

In the visits, the Spanish delegation provided the Iranian companies and centers with a series of experiences, and discussed arrangements for close cooperation with Iran.

At the conclusion of the trip, the Spanish company signed a contract to transfer and exchange pharmaceutical technology and products with the Iranian enterprises.

Under the contract, the Spanish and Iranian companies would exchange technology, raw materials, and the technical know-how in various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry.

The agreement is also expected to provide the necessary infrastructure allowing the Iranian pharmaceutical companies to gain benefit from exports.

West Reluctant to End Yemen War over Lucrative Arms Deals: Rouhani

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani meets Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi in Tehran on December 3, 2019 / Photo by president.ir

In a Tuesday meeting with Oman’s visiting foreign minister in Tehran, President Rouhani said the war on Yemen has only resulted in destruction, bloodshed, hostility and violation of Yemen’s territorial integrity.

Despite their seeming concerns, the US and Europe are unwilling to help establish peace in Yemen, the president added, citing the great economic benefits of Western arms sales in the war against Yemen.

“We must all try to end the war on Yemen immediately, and create stability and security in that country in light of Yemeni-Yemeni peace talks,” the Iranian president stated.

Stressing the need for plans to deliver humanitarian aids to people of Yemen, President Rouhani hoped that peaceful efforts by Iran and Oman would contribute to regional peace, stability and security and to the promotion of friendship and fraternity among the nations.

President Rouhani also lauded the close relations between Tehran and Muscat, expressing hope that the 18th session of the Joint Commission of Iran-Oman Cooperation would enhance the bilateral ties.

“Oman can be a hub of Iranian trade in the region,” he added, calling for efforts to implement the agreements between the two Muslim countries and to facilitate the banking interaction.

President Rouhani then emphasized the need for the regional countries to take part in plans for regional security, saying the Hormuz Peace Endeavour put forward by Tehran pursues a similar goal.

“We must ensure regional security, particularly in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and not allow the aliens to interfere by promoting cooperation,” Rouhani underlined.

He further slammed Saudi Arabia’s futile policies on Syria, Iraq and Lebanon, expressing hope that the kingdom would shift its policies.

Iran sees no obstacle to the expansion of ties with the neighbours and to the resumption of relations with Saudi Arabia, he underlined.

In turn, Oman’s Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah highlighted his country’s enthusiasm for closer ties with Iran.

Oman and Iran share views on many regional and international issues, the top diplomat noted, saying the Iranian-initiated Hormuz peace plan will serve the benefits of the region and promote stability.

Bin Alawi then touched on the “promising signs” of resolution of the crisis in Yemen, expressing confidence that the Islamic Republic would spare no effort in this path.

Best Way to Predict a Flight Delay before Arriving at Airport

The most common reasons why flight delays happen is that aircraft arrive late and weather conditions preventing from on-time arrival. One way or another, a delayed flight brings a lot of frustration. The best way to deal with a flight delay is to avoid it. It might sound fantastic, but you can predict a flight delay using Flightaware tools.

Why is Flightaware good at predicting delays?

Some travellers rely on weather forecasts to guess whether their flight is going to be delayed, but this approach is the least effective as it often uses inaccurate and faulty data. By contrast, Flightaware is a reliable and trustworthy platform that uses safe methods to collect and deliver live information about air transport movement.

Both iOS and Android users are free to use the Flightaware application that ensures instant access to all the essential data regarding potential and on-going delays. The app is extremely convenient and easy to navigate. The aviation map displays all operating aircraft that you can track by tapping on the screen. Besides, any user can set up notifications that pop up in case their flight is suspended or cancelled.

Frequent flyers and active travellers see Flightaware as the number-one tool for staying safe en route. Wherever you are, you can check the flight status to make sure your plane will take off on time. This advantage allows you to avoid hanging out at the airport before your delayed plane finally gets to the airport.

Best Way to Predict a Flight Delay before Arriving at AirportWhat are the basic benefits of Flightaware flight tracker platform?

Flightaware is a US-based company providing flight-tracking services to people and businesses around the world. It operates in over 100 countries and is viewed as one of the most credible global data services. Its air navigation software gathers data from over 23,000 ground stations that altogether constitute a large database on all commercial and private aircraft operating today.

The Flightaware platform is multifunction and allows reading real-time information about departing, landed, and scheduled flights. An average user gets access to basic data that typically include a weather map, flight schedule, departure and arrival points, airport code, and aircraft registration. Premium accounts have more extended options, increased visibility, and access to archives.

Unlike other similar flight-tracking services, Flightaware boasts a large aviation forum that is of much use to pilots as well as people interested in flight planning and aviation. Here, they can learn more about the biggest issues facing aviation and take part in corresponding discussions. To date, the web-service numbers over 12 million users, including employed pilots and experts that share valuable knowledge of flights and aircraft.

How to Measure ROI in Social Media Marketing

How to Measure ROI in Social Media Marketing

Quantifying social media ROI is essential in securing buy-in as well as budget for your social media marketing strategy. Being able to measure the ROI of your social media efforts also shows you what’s working and what’s not. This allows you to shift resources as well as tactics to be more effective.

The job of a digital marketer

Evaluating the success of various social media marketing campaigns is an aspect of a digital marketer’s job. This is because it’s critical to ascertain how your digital marketing efforts are contributing to the business’ bottom line. However, according to statistics 70% of online businesses – which use social media – don’t worry out measuring ROI.

It’s incredibly surprising to find out that the bulk of online businesses are conducting their social media marketing completely in a vacuum and don’t have any clue as to how social media contributes to the accomplishments of their business. It is recommended you complete a social media marketing course to truly understand how social media works.

Social media ROI is a difficult to measure

Although the ROI of social media is indeed tricky to measure, the effort needs to be made in order to quantify this as there is money to be made with social media. All it takes for social media to become a profitable marketing channels is:

  • A lot of measurement,
  • Strategy reconstruction, as well as

It undoubtedly isn’t as simple to see an ROI from social media efforts as it is from a pay-per-click (PPC) or local search campaign. This is because there is a very direct correlation between the success or failure of a PPC campaign: it either refers traffic to your website or it doesn’t. With social media, there are many “vanity” metrics that come into play.

What are vanity metrics in social media?

The term ‘vanity metrics’ includes data such as the following, for example:

  • Social media followers,
  • Pageviews, and

These analytics are satisfying on paper however but these don’t do anything positive for your business goals. These offer positive reporting however do not provide any context for future marketing decisions — something actionable metrics can do.

  1. Facebook Fans

Engagement rates for branded Facebook Pages have dropped by more than 20%? The more that businesses post content on Facebook, the more that other companies need to share newsfeed space. This translates into the less that users see as well as consume from any one company. This means that – irrespective of the number of people who have clicked “Like” once they’re on a brand’s Page – the vast majority of them never return to the Page itself. In addition, they never see the content in their newsfeeds.

  1. Twitter Followers

On Twitter, it certainly shouldn’t be about the number of followers which you have. Individuals usually follow random accounts for reasons that are unrelated to their actual interest in these accounts. Many Twitter users, for example, will follow you as they want you to follow them in return. If you don’t, you’ll often find that you lose that follower a couple of days later.

  1. Blog Post Page Views

This number indicates that you’ve succeeded in establishing yourself as a thought leader. In addition to this, you’ve created great content. These are both good initial steps in an inbound marketing plan. However, page views don’t show:

  • Where these views are coming from,
  • If they answer a reader’s questions, or – alternatively
  • Even how long they spent on that page.
  1. Email Open Rate

The term ‘open rate’ refers to a metric that is reasonable to track in order to ascertain the effectiveness of the subject line of your email as well as timing. However, there are technical limitations to email open rates as many email clients have to load images in order to count as an open and many users turn images off by default. Track this metric but don’t obsess about it.

  1. Number of Subscribers or Product Users

It’s simple to track the number of people who have converted into a trial user or agreed to receive your newsletter. However, are people actually consuming your product and digital content? Often a product demo or email goes unused or unseen.

Don’t worry if your brand’s results differ significantly different from your competition. The essential  thing is to consistently work towards improving your social media ROI.