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France business development office inaugurated in Tehran

September 22, 2015

France has inaugurated a business development office in Tehran as part of efforts to strengthen economic ties with Iran.

French Agriculture Minister Stephane Le Foll and Minister of State for Foreign Trade Matthias Fekl inaugurated the “Business France” office on Monday.

Leading a 100-strong delegation, the French officials have already held talks with their Iranian counterparts to discuss ways to boost bilateral trade ties between Tehran and Paris.

Two cooperation agreements were signed during a meeting attended by senior Iranian and French officials on Monday.

Mohammad Reza Najafimanesh, a member of Iran-France Joint Chamber of Commerce, said two French delegations including representatives from major oil and auto companies will visit Iran to hold talks with their Iranian counterparts later this year.

Facilitating bilateral trade

French Minister of State for Foreign Trade Matthias Fekl also held a separate meeting with Minister of Industries, Mines and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh on Monday.

The two sides agreed on forming a joint working group to facilitate trade and industrial ties between Iran and France.

“The new round of cooperation should lead to joint investment and transfer of technology,” Nematzadeh was quoted as saying.

He said Iran sets no limits on the activities of European companies, including French firms, but insists that products should be made inside the country.

The French official said that Paris seeks to establish long-term economic ties with Iran through joint ventures.

Iran welcomes French investment in tourism: VP

Golrokh Askarieh

September 22, 2015

Iran is interested in French companies’ investment in hotel construction and training in hotel management, Vice-President and Director of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization Masoud Soltanifar said in a meeting with a visiting French trade delegation Monday.

Soltanifar welcomed French investment in the field of hotel construction and hotel management and added that France’s participation in building two hotels near Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA) marks the beginning of Tehran-Paris cooperation in the tourism industry.

France Agriculture Minister Stephane Le Foll recalled the millennia-old civilization of Iran and France and said that Iran has plenty of historical sites and excellent handicrafts.

He pointed to a lot of similarities between the two countries and said tourism will be boosted between Iran and France.

On top of infrastructure development, Iran needs training for restaurant and hotel management. France can share its experience in this field with Iran, Le Foll said.

Soltanifar said that Iranian and French businessmen should draft an agreement to be signed by the two countries’ presidents when President Rouhani flies to Paris later this year.

IAEA hails ‘significant progress’ in Iran roadmap implementation

Golrokh Askarieh

September 22, 2015

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has hailed the “significant progress” made in the implementation of a roadmap signed between Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog in July.

“Significant progress has been achieved,” Yukiya Amano told reporters in the Austrian capital Vienna on Monday, a day after visiting Iran.

The IAEA chief, however, stressed that “much work remains” to be done so that the agency could complete its investigation of Iran’s nuclear program before the December 15 deadline set in the roadmap.

During his short stay in Iran, Amano met with several high-ranking Iranian officials, including President Rouhani, and also visited Parchin military site near Tehran.

[Iran’s nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi hailed the visit too, and said Yukiya Amano was quite content when he left Tehran. “Amano’s visit to Iran was very successful,” Salehi told reporters.]

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced that Iranian experts took samples from Parchin site in accordance with relevant directives and procedures, and submitted them to the UN nuclear agency.

“Iranian experts took environmental samples from specific locations at Parchin complex without the presence of the Agency’s inspectors,” said the spokesman of the AEOI Behrouz Kamalvandi.

He said the sample-taking followed recent talks between Iran and the IAEA on mutual cooperation within the framework of the roadmap.

Parchin samples authentic: IAEA

Amano confirmed the “authenticity” of the Parchin samples, saying the UN nuclear agency “monitored” the sampling process.

“The agency can confirm the integrity of the sampling process and the authenticity of the samples, which were taken at places of interest to the agency at the particular location in Parchin,” he stated, adding, “Authentication by the agency of the samples was achieved through use of an established verification process. The process was carried out under our responsibility and monitoring.”

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Peace-themed artwork to be created by 2,000 individuals

Fatemeh Askarieh

September 21, 2015

Hachure, an artwork by Iranian cartoonist Bozorgmehr Hosseinpour, has been put on display at “Art for Peace” exhibition at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Center. Honaronline.ir has asked the artist what inspired him to present an artwork which gives the exhibition visitors a chance to contribute to its creation. The following is the translation of his remarks in the interview: Old magazine games in which numbered dots had to be connected to create an image inspired me to create Hachure. I decided to put 2,000 numbered dots in the work, so that every visitor can draw a line on it and thus contribute to the creation of the final image. Some 2,000 people should cooperate to create the peace-themed image and I think such unity for creation of art can be a symbol of peace by itself. The picture is dedicated to children who can’t bear war and violence. After I was asked by organizers of the exhibition to take part in the expo, I told them I definitely would if I came up with a creative idea. The exhibition of 3^rd Art for Peace Festival which opened on September 11 ran through September 21 which marks International Day of Peace.

Disabled veterans conquer Mount Sepidan in southern Iran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh

September 21, 2015

A group of war veterans who lost their limbs in the Iran-Iraq war scaled a 3,760-m peak in Mount Sepidan in Fars Province on September 18 to mark the anniversary of Sacred Defense Week.

Photos of the ascent posted online by Mehr News Agency:

Stage and screen heavyweight calls on Iranians to back nuclear deal

Fatemeh Askarieh

September 21, 2015

Ezatollah Entezami, a veteran actor, has asked the Iranian people to support the nuclear deal the country has inked with P5+1, and said the Vienna deal showed to the whole world that Iranians favor peace over war.

Iran newspaper on September 20 published an opinion piece by the renowned actor on the Iran nuclear accord and the necessity of public support for the deal. The following is the translation of the piece in its entirety:

I am Ezatollah Entezami who is widely known as “Mr. Actor” [Entezami has been named the greatest actor in the history of Iranian cinema] thanks to your [the Iranian people’s] favor. I have always been known for being a peace-seeking individual, one who does not condone violence and conflict, one who hates political disputes and calls for differences to be patched up peacefully.

Now that our country, Iran, has successfully and proudly taken care of one of its most daunting challenges after years of ups and downs and has managed to clinch a deal with world powers following two years of marathon talks and lift the ominous cloud of war and embrace serenity, for my part, I – as a zealous Iranian – lend support to this big national achievement and call on all pundits to support the Iran nuclear deal.

There is no need to remind you that we have gone through stressful years, those nightmarish years when we were under constant threats and sanctions on multiple fronts. Economic sanctions were the most dangerous sanctions. These sanctions created a highly critical situation in our country. Our national currency [lost its value and] hit the bottom of the barrel, the country was pushed to the brink of bankruptcy and an 80m-strong nation was plunged into a period fraught with painful and agonizing moments.

It is anybody’s guess what the future would have had in store for this nation, in the absence of this deal [the Iran nuclear deal]. We, the Iranian nation, which has gone through excruciating pains, should not forget those hard years.

Over the years when resolutions were issued against Iran at the UN Security Council one after another, some in the country would mock such resolutions. Their mocking put the country on the verge of war.

What saved the country and pulled it back from the brink of war was the public vote in the 2013 elections. People gave the elected president a mandate to save the country from the crisis.

Building on people’s vote [for the president], the man the president appointed foreign minister entered the [nuclear] talks with a stronger bargaining power and came out with his head held up high. These talks proved to the entire world that the Iranian nation is seeking peace, not war. This is a nation which wants to be present in negotiating rooms for peace, not on battlefields. This is a nation that wants to enjoy security and avoid tensions.

This is the real face of Iran, a face on which wisdom and rationality are more noticeable than anger. The Iranian people are after tranquility. They want calm so that they can think of better days to come. [They are seeking] a promising future for all generations. Like fellow Iranians, I think and care about the future of Iran, a [better] Iran for all Iranians, both for my contemporaries and those who will be born here in the future. [We think of] an Iran in which we can get the better of all problems and think – unconcernedly – about the establishment of full democracy. I take a bow to the Iranian people.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on September 21

Emad Askarieh

September 21, 2015

♦ “Disabled veterans are vivid images of the Sacred Defense era,” the Supreme Leader said at a meeting with a number of war veterans suffering from spinal cord injury.

Ayatollah Khamenei further said that the presence of disabled war veterans in society amounts to statement of historical facts and political knowledge.

♦ President Rouhani has said that Iran will voluntarily implement the Additional Protocol.

The president also called on the International Atomic Energy Agency to fairly supervise the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

♦ One-hundred-twenty-one transportation projects set to absorb foreign investment have been unveiled.

The minister of roads and urban development said the urban transportation, energy, maritime industries and airport projects are worth €25 billion.

♦ Brutal attacks by the Saudi-led coalition on the Yemeni city of Sana’a and Saada have left 90 people killed.

More than 100 others were injured in the airstrikes.

♦ Old people account for only 5.7 percent of the country’s population.

♦ The judiciary spokesman has said that the oil billionaire has given the [National Iranian] Oil Company power of attorney to settle his debts.

♦ The president of the University of Tehran has said that unchecked growth of higher education programs and capacities results in a scientific decline.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on September 21

Emad Askarieh

September 21, 2015

A cordial meeting between the Supreme Leader and disabled war veterans that lasted two and a half hours and the visits of the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency during his day-long stay in Tehran dominated the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday.

Ettela’at: “Disabled veterans are vivid images of the Sacred Defense era,” the Supreme Leader said at a meeting with a number of war veterans suffering from spinal cord injury.

Ayatollah Khamenei further said that the presence of disabled war veterans in society amounts to statement of historical facts and political knowledge.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on September 21

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on September 21

Abrar: The judiciary spokesman has said 45 people are on trial in connection with embezzlement and fraud at Bank Saderat Iran.

Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei further said that the order to keep Hamid Baghaei [a close aide to former President Ahmadinejad] in detention has been extended.

Afarinesh: “Iran’s global goal is to establish peace, security and international trust,” President Rouhani said at a meeting with the director of the UN nuclear agency.

Afarinesh: Foreign Minister Zarif has said that he hopes conclusion of nuclear talks spells an end to allegations against the Iranians.

Aftab-e Yazd: Secrets remained just that: secrets.

Amano would not offer any information to the Iranian parliament either.

Aftab-e Yazd: “The Iranian people do not want to shun the rest of the world,” said the chairman of the Expediency Council.

Arman-e Emrooz: “A bunch of extremists keep throwing a wrench into the works,” said the chairman of the Expediency Council.

“No one can shackle the freedom-seeking spirit of humans,” Ayatollah Rafsanjani further said.

Asr-e Rasaneh: Talks with Boeing and Airbus to modernize Iran’s air fleet

Asrar: President Rouhani has said that Iran welcomes expansion of ties with the European Union.

Asrar: The minister of communications has said that he has not approved of Telegram messenger app to be blocked.

Asrar: The deputy traffic police chief has said that over the past three days 100 people have been killed in road accidents across the country.

Ebtekar: Amano has said, “I am a diplomat” and won’t be irritated by the questions of Iranian MPs.

In protest to the diplomatic statements of Amano, a member of the Iranian parliament’s JCPOA Review Committee said, “We are not diplomats, we are revolutionaries.”

Emtiaz: Petrochemical giants are willing to return to the Iranian market.

Etemad: The referee of the deal visits Parchin.

During his one-day Tehran visit, the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency has for the first time visited the workshops of Parchin military site.

Hemayat: The judiciary spokesman has said that allegations that there have been attempts to assassinate the suspect [a reference to Babak Zanjani who stands accused of committing large-scale fraud when Ahmadinejad was president] amount to inciting the public.

Mohseni Ejei further said the question of a [US-Iran] prisoner swap involving Jason Rezaian has never been raised at the judiciary.

Iran: New decisions to improve the quality of locally-manufactured cars

The industries ministry will fine carmakers which roll out low-quality automobiles.

Jomhouri Islami: The director of the UN nuclear agency has said that Iran’s case at the IAEA will have been closed by the end of the year.

Jomhouri Islami: More than 600 political activists in Qazvin have thanked the president for his decision to replace the provincial governor.

Kayhan: The five demands of the JCPOA Review Committee raised at a meeting with the IAEA director general

Saheb Ghalam: A 160-member French delegation arrives in Tehran on Monday.

Shahrvand: For the first time in five years, the number of marriages registered across the country in the first half of the year has risen 1.3 percent.

Sharq: “No one has the right to insult the suspect [a reference to Babak Zanjani who stands accused of committing massive fraud],” said the spokesman of the judiciary.

Sharq: Carly Fiorina, the only female Republican presidential hopeful, is under fire for doing business with Iran.

Iran rescues Singapore ship, arrests 7 pirates in Persian Gulf waters

Emad Askarieh

September 21, 2015

The Iranian naval forces rescued a hijacked Singaporean ship named ‘Ocean Flourite’ in the Persian Gulf waters and arrested 7 pirates.

“The hijacked ship, Ocean Flourite, was seized as it was sailing from the port of Faw in Iraq to Kuwait. Seven of the hijackers have been sent to prison,” prosecutor of the southern Iranian city of Mahshahr Alireza Aghajari said Sunday.

He said the Singapore-owned ship was rented by Iraq and the vessel crew who had all been thrown into water by the pirates were rescued by Kuwait’s coast guard, adding that the ship was rescued by the Iranian naval forces in Khor Mousa region in the Persian Gulf.

Aghajari said that the ship remained undamaged and has been delivered to Iraqi officials.

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IAEA not to disclose confidential information: Amano

Emad Askarieh

September 21, 2015

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano said Sunday that the agency is committed to not disclosing any confidential information.

“The agency respects confidential issues, because it deems it serious,” Amano said at a session of parliament’s JCPOA Review Committee in Iran.

“To protect confidential information, we have a regime, which we consider serious and will adhere to,” Amano said in his meeting with Iranian lawmakers.

The UN nuclear chief further referred to Tehran’s voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol, and assured the country that the IAEA will address the issue without any discrimination or exception.

“We adhere to the statute of the Safeguards Agreement, and are personally committed to cooperation with Iran in a bid to build international trust on (Iran’s) nuclear program,” he added.

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