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No barrier to boost trade relationships with Iran

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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Support from financial sector will be forthcoming to take advantage of the emerging business opportunities created after lifting of the sanctions in January, Malaysian minister said in an interview with IRNA.

‘There may be some initial apprehension from the financial sector but we do not see this as a barrier,’ said he.

‘As Iran enters the global economic community, we expect to see a positive impact on the trade exchange between the two countries,’ he noted.

As he mentioned, Malaysia’s exports to Iran recorded a value of RM 1.95 billion ($488 million) in 2015 compared to RM 1.62 billion ($405 million) in 2006, an increase of over 20% despite the sanctions.

Main exports were identified as palm oil chemical products, rubber products, machinery and equipment and foodstuffs, he said.

According to him, total trade with Iran in 2015 was RM 2.09 billion ($517 million).

He further said the Iranian companies can export to and invest in Malaysia and look at the markets within Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to expand their business.

Jannati Explores Iran and India’s Literary Links

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Golrokh Askarieh
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13950124000417_PhotoAJannati met Saurabh Kumar, India’s Ambassador to Iran on April 13. In this visit, Jannati emphasized the long-standing and extensive relations between the two countries, saying “Considering the new atmosphere in international relations after the lifting of sanctions, I hope we will expand our political, economic and cultural relations with India.”

He added that India’s position is special and important for the Islamic Republic of Iran, and greater political, trade, scientific and cultural relations with India are considered a priority in international relations for Iran.

Referring to his trip to India 20 years ago, Jannati continued, “I met Persian Language professors in Delhi and visited the library archive of India in Hyderabad, where I noticed a great treasure of works about Persian language and literature.”

The member of Iran’s Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution said, “During the past few years, many books have been published in Iran which introduce the culture, civilization, schools of thought and religions existing in India.”

 

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 13

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Newspaper front pages

Abrar:

1- A Judiciary official: Ahmadinejad’s prolonged proceedings has nothing to do with his position

2- Iran is in a group containing South Korea, Uzbekistan, China, Qatar and Syria for 2018 World Cup

3- National Reforms Charter in Iraq signed

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 13

 

 

Asrar:

1- Government opposes widespread cutting of cash subsidies

2- Syrian Special Forces kill 200 Takfiris, says Army Commander

3- After 8 years, Air France resumes Tehran flights

4- Italy is the frontrunner in expanding ties with Iran among EU members

5- Getting nearer to solving Syrian political crisis

6- Iran in Group of Hope and Saudi Arabia in Group of Death for 2018 World Cup

 

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Arman Emrouz:

1- Rome’s Spring greeting for Tehran

-Italian Premier: we will work for lifting of sanctions

2- Rouhani: Italian visit has a clear message for us

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 13

 

 

Ettela’at:

1- Supreme Leader meets Italian Premier: We look favourably on Italy

2- Iran and Italy sign 6 MoUs and cooperation agreements

3- Minister of Science: International neurological center to be launched

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 13

 

 

Etemad:

1- Post- JCPOA laughter:

– Italian Prime Minister’s Tehran visit reconfirmed agreements signed by Iran and Italy in Rome

2- Story of a soldier-teacher’s harsh life

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 13

 

 

Afkar:

1- Carlos Queiroz will take Iranian soccer team to World Cup, says head of Iran’s Football Federation

2- Rouhani meets Italian Prime Minister: Terrorism is in no-one’s interest

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 13

 

 

Amin:

1- Rouhani: Italy played its role in Nuclear Agreement by appointing Mogherini

 

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Iran:

1- Government opposes cutting cash subsidies of 24m Iranians

2- Tehran a destination for many of world’s prominent diplomats

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 13

 

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Leader of the Revolution to Italian Premier: Visits by European officials give no tangible results.

2- Supporters of terrorism honour each other by awarding medallions

3- US has kidnapped hundreds of Iraqi scientists

4- Yemeni Ansarollah: violation of ceasefire by Saudis will result in peace process failure

5: War games by Ground Forces of Revolution Guards kick off

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 13

 

 

Javan:

1- After JCPOA, US government is intimidating all those who want to cooperate with Iran, says Supreme Leader in meeting Italian Premier

2- Queiroz smiles at Iran’s favourable World Cup qualification group

3- Psychological JCPOA

-President Rouhani: the psychological part of sanctions still remains to be wiped out

4- First confession by Tel Aviv about supporting terrorism:

-Netanyahu: We attacked Hezbollah many times in Syria

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 13

 

 

Hemayat:

1- Revolution Guards in war games

-Heavy bombardments by tanks and armoured carriers in exercises codenamed “Grand Prophet” in southeast of the country

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 13

 

 

Rah-e Mardom:

1- Rouhani: Divine religions, including Islam, have nothing to do with terrorism

 

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Resalat:

1- Leader to Italian PM: Some European countries follow Washington’s orders

2- Rouhani to Italian PM: Quick action needed for settling banking transactions

3- Bashar Assad: Federal system will destroy the country

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 13

 

 

Asre Resaneh:

1- Italy to construct 500MW renewable power plant in Iran

2- Minister of Communications: National Information network to be unveiled in 6 months

 

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Keyhan:

1- Important Parliamentary Elections in Syria:

– 14 million people go to polls in Syria today

2- UNICEF publishes horrendous report about killing of Yemeni children by Saudis

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 13

 

 

Mardomsalari:

1- Italian Prime Minister: Today Iran is the most stable country in the region

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 13

 

 

Vaghye Etefaghiye:

1- US is a supporter of Daesh, Supreme Leader tells Italian Premier:

– Information about assistance given by US to Daesh and other terrorist groups.

 

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Asia:

1- Assessments show that Iran will experience 4% growth this year

2- Italian Prime Minister said Rome will lift all sanctions against Iran

3- German chain store Metro Group in Iran

 

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Aftab Yazd:

1- Aref to be Speaker of Parliament:

– Hashemi and Rouhani agreed on Aref, as the most vote-winning member of Parliament in the Tehran constituency, becoming Parliament Speaker

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 13

 

Aminabad Caravanserai

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Attar’s Mausoleum in Nishapur

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IFP Editorial Staff
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April 13 is known as Attar’s day in Iran. On this special occasion, Iranians pay a visit to his mausoleum.

 

 

India, Untapped Market for Iran Petchem Products

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Golrokh Askarieh
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Mehdi Sharifi Niknafs, managing director of Petrochemical Commercial Company, told Shana that the company participated in P4 Expo India, 5-8 April 2016, adding that India is seen by Iran as its biggest market for petrochemical exports after China in the region.

He said Iran needs to be more careful about China as an export destination because the country has planned to launch major petrochemical and polymer projects on the one hand, and enjoys only 5% economic growth, lower than that of India.

“Regarding India’s faster development, the country can replace China as a major customer for Iran’s petrochemical productions,” he added.

Petrochemical consignments from Iran take 2 or 3 days to get to Indian destinations while the time is up to 45 days to them to reach Chinese territories, he added.

During P4 Expo, Iranian exhibitors presented their latest achievements in plastics and polymer industries, he said.

“The showcase was a good opportunity for marketing our petrochemical products in Asia and our stand sparked much interest among the fair’s visitors,” he said.

P4 Expo India offers a platform for both Indian and international companies to showcase their expertise, products, and technology innovations. Spread across several thousand sq. mt, P4 Expo brings together the entire value chain of petrochemical, plastics, packaging and printing industries under one roof and throw open the best networking opportunities for exhibitors and visitors alike.

British Banks Remain Reluctant to Finance Trade with Iran

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Golrokh Askarieh
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“This is a problem I regret will take a little time to resolve,” said Britain’s trade envoy to Iran, former finance minister Norman Lamont, as quoted by Reuters.

“You can understand why they (banks) are extremely cautious – they have already been fined billions of dollars,” he told a City & Financial Iran Trade conference in London.

Meanwhile, Alexandra Renison, with Britain’s Institute of Directors (IoD) lobby group, said that smaller European banks were starting to move toward providing trade finance to Iran, but the “risk appetite is absolutely not there” for British lenders.

“Any banks in the UK that really have any exposure in the United States … are simply not budging,” she told the conference.

Additionally, British Trade and Investment Minister Mark Price said the UK was working on these issues with Washington, adding that Business Secretary Sajid Javid would meet with British banks ahead of an official trade delegation to Iran next month.

“His plan is to take UK banks out on that delegation,” Price told the conference. “This government would like to see the banks play their part.”

A huge delegation of British businessmen is planned to travel to Iran in May in a bid to explore business opportunities in the Islamic Republic following the termination of anti-Tehran sanctions.

Javid will lead the delegation of British businessmen to Iran.

There will be executives on the trip from across the oil and gas, financial services, infrastructure and engineering sectors.

Tehran and the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France and Germany) reached a nuclear deal on July 14, 2015 and started implementing it on January 16.

The comprehensive nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), terminated all nuclear-related sanctions imposed on Iran, but the country is not getting the full economic fruits of the landmark deal yet.

Iranian, Kazakh Judiciary officials sign MoU on judicial cooperation

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Golrokh Askarieh
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Prosecutor Montazeri underlined necessity of expansion relations and legal, judicial cooperation between the two countries.
Montazeri said that terrorism is one of the major concerns of the world community and unfortunately some of the big powers are supporting them.
He said that Iran supports international peace and security in the region and that Iran is ready to offer assistance to Kazakhstan in campaign against drug-trafficking.
Montazeri said that fight against drug trafficking needs collective cooperation of the international community.
Daulbayev expressed pleasure with his visit to Iran and appreciated Iranian hospitality.
He congratulated Montazeri for his appointment to the post and said that relations between the two countries have always been upon mutual respect.
He welcomed expansion of legal, judicial relations between Iran and Kazakhstan and said that the aim of signing legal and judicial agreement was improving justice affairs and facilitating the legal issues of the people living in the two countries.
He called for using Iranian experience in the field of fight against terrorism and extremism.
Daulbayev also called for more cooperation with Iran in the field of fight against drug trafficking at international level, saying that his office is ready to exchange views with Iranian justice officials and use Iranian legal experience to address the justice issues.

De Mistura arrives in Iran ahead of Syria peace talks

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Golrokh Askarieh
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The indirect talks between the Syrian government and opposition will resume in the Swiss city on April 13.

De Mistura planned to meet senior Iranian officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

The UN envoy traveled to Damascus on Sunday and met with Syrian officials there. He said there that the upcoming round of intra-Syrian dialogue would be “crucially important.”

The last round of the UN-backed peace talks for Syria came to a halt on March 24 over disagreements on the role of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria’s future.

The foreign-backed Syrian opposition says Assad must step down before a transitional government can be established.

Last month, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem reiterated that Syria “will not talk with anyone who wants to discuss the presidency,” adding, “Bashar al-Assad is a red line.”

The West and its allies in the Middle East say Assad cannot be part of a future government in Syria. Iran and Russia insist that the Syrian people must decide on their future.

Syria has been gripped by foreign-backed militancy since March 2011.

According to a February report by the Syrian Center for Policy Research, the conflict in the Arab country has claimed the lives of over 470,000 people and displaced nearly half of its pre-war population of about 23 million within or beyond its borders.

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

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Golrokh Askarieh
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Directed by Mehrdad Oskui, the film won the grand award of the festival which was sponsored by the Reva and David Logan Foundation.

In the documentary, young women in an Iranian juvenile detention center reflect on the crimes they have committed and the harsh circumstances that have shaped their lives.

“We are presenting the Grand Jury Award to a film that took us into a world we are not normally privileged to see,” The jury composed of Rachel Boynton, Margaret Brown, and Ricki Stern stated.

“Beautifully crafted with tenderness and enormous respect for the people in it, this film left us with a bracing emotional punch,” they added.

“Starless Dreams” also received the Full Frame Inspiration Award, which was sponsored by the Hartley Film Foundation.

The jury in this category, Sarah Masters, Michael Palmieri and Malika Zouhali-Worrall said, “This award is presented to the film that best exemplifies the value and relevance of world religions and spirituality.”

Cinema Guild, the New York-Based film distributor, holds the franchise for distribution of “Starless Dreams” in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.

“Sonita” directed by Rokhsareh Qaemmaqami was presented with the Center for Documentary Studies Filmmaker Award, which was provided by the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University.

The documentary is about Sonita, an Afghan refugee living in Iran who fights to keep her dream of becoming a rap star alive, while her family attempts to sell her as a bride.

The Full Frame Jury Award for Best Short went to “Clínica   de Migrantes: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, directed by Maxim Pozdorovkin from the U.S.

The festival is organized by the Center for Documentary Studies, a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, and receives support from corporate sponsors, private foundations and individual donors.

 

Photo: A poster for “Starless Dreams”
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